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Malaysia demographics and location data
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Malaysia demographics at a glance
- Population
- 34,175,128
- 2025
- Households
- 8,616,819
- 2025
- Average household size
- 3.97
- 2025
- Consuming class
- 53.9%
- 2025
Malaysia has a population of 34,175,128 (2025), living in 8,616,819 households with an average of 3.97 people. 23.7% of residents are aged under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or over (2025).
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,175,128 | 2025 |
| Workers | 11,350,613 | 2025 |
| Consuming class | 53.9% | 2025 |
| Premium consuming class | 21.4% | 2025 |
| Households | 8,616,819 | 2025 |
| Average household size | 3.97 | 2025 |
| Aged under 15 | 23.7% | 2025 |
| Aged 15 to 64 | 71.0% | 2025 |
| Aged 65 or over | 5.2% | 2025 |
Source: GapMaps. These are national figures; local detail is shown in the profile below. Last updated 12 November 2026.
INSIDE THE DATA
Malaysia demographic profile
National figures from GapMaps, shown beside a sample catchment: a 3 km radius around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur (3.1603° N, 101.6915° E), to illustrate the local detail available.
Malaysia3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Population 2025 | 34,175,128 | 2,062,639 | 210,759 |
| Workers 2025 (working within catchment, Major cities only) | 11,350,613 | 1,808,572 | 447,784 |
| Consuming Class 2025 | 18,428,017 | 1,756,094 | 185,263 |
| Consuming Class 2025 % | 53.9% | 85.1% | 87.9% |
| Premium Consuming Class | 7,325,531 | 852,386 | 99,162 |
| Premium Consuming Class 2025 % | 21.4% | 41.3% | 47.0% |
| Households 2025 | 8,616,819 | 595,830 | 61,654 |
| Household Size 2025 | 3.97 | 3.46 | 3.42 |
Age and sex profile
Share of residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
Age and sex shares in Malaysia and 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur.
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 | Male 3.9%; female 3.4% | Male 2.7%; female 2.5% | Male 2.7%; female 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 | Male 4.2%; female 3.7% | Male 3.1%; female 3.0% | Male 3.3%; female 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 | Male 4.6%; female 3.9% | Male 3.1%; female 2.8% | Male 3.2%; female 2.7% |
| 15 to 19 | Male 4.9%; female 4.1% | Male 3.7%; female 3.6% | Male 3.8%; female 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 | Male 6.2%; female 4.7% | Male 3.6%; female 2.9% | Male 3.7%; female 2.8% |
| 25 to 29 | Male 5.9%; female 4.1% | Male 4.2%; female 3.0% | Male 4.3%; female 2.8% |
| 30 to 34 | Male 5.4%; female 4.0% | Male 6.2%; female 4.9% | Male 6.3%; female 4.8% |
| 35 to 39 | Male 4.8%; female 3.9% | Male 6.7%; female 5.1% | Male 6.8%; female 5.1% |
| 40 to 44 | Male 4.1%; female 3.3% | Male 6.6%; female 5.4% | Male 6.7%; female 5.5% |
| 45 to 49 | Male 2.7%; female 2.4% | Male 4.4%; female 3.7% | Male 4.5%; female 3.7% |
| 50 to 54 | Male 2.1%; female 2.0% | Male 3.0%; female 2.6% | Male 3.0%; female 2.5% |
| 55 to 59 | Male 1.7%; female 1.7% | Male 1.7%; female 1.7% | Male 1.7%; female 1.7% |
| 60 to 64 | Male 1.5%; female 1.5% | Male 1.6%; female 1.7% | Male 1.6%; female 1.7% |
| 65 to 69 | Male 1.1%; female 1.1% | Male 1.0%; female 1.0% | Male 1.0%; female 1.0% |
| 70 to 74 | Male 0.7%; female 0.7% | Male 0.9%; female 1.1% | Male 0.9%; female 1.0% |
| 75+ | Male 0.7%; female 0.9% | Male 1.2%; female 1.3% | Male 1.1%; female 1.3% |
Consuming Class
No. of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
Nationally, the largest group is Non Consuming Class at 46.1%. Within 3 km of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur it is Premium Consuming Class at 47.0%.
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Consuming Class | 21.4% (7,325,531) | 41.3% (852,386) | 47.0% (99,162) |
| Other Consuming Class | 32.5% (11,102,486) | 43.8% (903,708) | 40.9% (86,101) |
| Non Consuming Class | 46.1% (15,747,111) | 14.9% (306,545) | 12.1% (25,496) |
Retail spending
MYR Per Annum · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (MYR RM Mil. Per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 146,390 | 15,670 | 1,763 |
| Food and Grocery | 196,087 | 20,043 | 2,226 |
| Apparel | 36,019 | 3,873 | 437 |
| Other Non-Food | 123,942 | 13,666 | 1,556 |
| Total Retail | 502,438 | 53,253 | 5,983 |
| Per Capita Retail Spending (MYR RM per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 4,284 | 7,597 | 8,367 |
| Grocery | 5,738 | 9,717 | 10,564 |
| Apparel | 1,054 | 1,878 | 2,075 |
| Other Non-Food | 3,627 | 6,626 | 7,382 |
| Total Retail | 14,702 | 25,818 | 28,388 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Spending (MYR RM Mil. Per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 146,390 | 15,670 | 1,763 |
| Food and Grocery | 196,087 | 20,043 | 2,226 |
| Apparel | 36,019 | 3,873 | 437 |
| Other Non-Food | 123,942 | 13,666 | 1,556 |
| Total Retail | 502,438 | 53,253 | 5,983 |
| Per Capita Retail Spending (MYR RM per Annum) | |||
| Food and Beverage | 4,284 | 7,597 | 8,367 |
| Grocery | 5,738 | 9,717 | 10,564 |
| Apparel | 1,054 | 1,878 | 2,075 |
| Other Non-Food | 3,627 | 6,626 | 7,382 |
| Total Retail | 14,702 | 25,818 | 28,388 |
Ethnicity
No. of Residents · 2025 · Source: GapMaps
In both Malaysia and the sample catchment, the largest group is Malay (64.2% and 44.4%).
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malay | 64.2% (21,952,757) | 43.3% (893,741) | 44.4% (93,573) |
| Indian | 5.9% (2,032,873) | 8.8% (182,504) | 9.4% (19,854) |
| Chinese | 20.6% (7,051,269) | 36.7% (756,216) | 34.6% (72,977) |
| Others | 0.5% (172,493) | 0.6% (12,437) | 0.8% (1,779) |
| Non Citizens | 8.7% (2,965,736) | 10.6% (217,741) | 10.7% (22,576) |
Motor Vehicles
2025 · Source: GapMaps
| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Private Motor Vehicles | 17,569,232 | 1,237,316 | 131,364 |
| Number of Private Motorcycles | 17,585,676 | 936,485 | 98,866 |
| Motor Vehicles per Households | 2.04 | 2.08 | 2.13 |
| Motorcycles per Households | 2.04 | 1.57 | 1.6 |
National, regional and sample catchment figures from GapMaps.
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| Category | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Private Motor Vehicles | 17,569,232 | 1,237,316 | 131,364 |
| Number of Private Motorcycles | 17,585,676 | 936,485 | 98,866 |
| Motor Vehicles per Households | 2.04 | 2.08 | 2.13 |
| Motorcycles per Households | 2.04 | 1.57 | 1.6 |
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The sample is 3 km around Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Every chart above can be produced for any catchment, suburb or trade area.
All figures are GapMaps data. Reference years are shown on each chart.
Frequently asked questions about Malaysia demographics
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population of 34,175,128 (2025), according to GapMaps.
How many households are there in Malaysia?
There are 8,616,819 households in Malaysia, with an average of 3.97 people each (2025, GapMaps).
What is the age structure of Malaysia?
In Malaysia, 23.7% of residents are aged under 15, 71.0% are 15 to 64 and 5.2% are 65 or over (2025, GapMaps).
How large is the consuming class in Malaysia?
53.9% of residents in Malaysia are in the consuming class (2025, GapMaps).
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