Malaysia Total net-migration 2026: 162,673
Malaysia's total net-migration in 2026 is 162,673 (estimate), down 2.4% from 2025. It ranks #10 of 236 countries.
Total net-migration measures the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in a country, reflecting population shifts and economic opportunities. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing demographic trends and policy impacts in nations worldwide.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Malaysia ranks (2026)
#10 of 236- #8
Oman172,137.8 persons - #9
Saudi Arabia166,821.2 persons - #10
Malaysia162,673.4 persons - #11
South Sudan161,320.7 persons - #12
Australia146,184.2 persons
Total net-migration over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 162.67K persons | 3.94K persons | -2.37% | |
| 2025 | 166.62K persons | 8.15K persons | -4.67% | |
| 2024 | 174.77K persons | 6.30K persons | -3.48% | |
| 2023 | 181.07K persons | 7.08K persons | -3.76% | |
| 2022 | 188.15K persons | 352 persons | -0.19% | |
| 2021 | 188.51K persons | +86.60K persons | +84.98% | |
| 2020 | 101.91K persons | 101.38K persons | -49.87% | |
| 2019 | 203.28K persons | 18.68K persons | -8.42% | |
| 2018 | 221.97K persons | 5.71K persons | -2.51% | |
| 2017 | 227.68K persons | +5.54K persons | +2.49% | |
| 2016 | 222.14K persons | +34.48K persons | +18.37% | |
| 2015 | 187.66K persons | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Malaysia: Total net-migration. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/malaysia/total-net-migration
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Malaysia Total net-migration
What is Malaysia's total net-migration in 2026?▾
Malaysia's total net-migration is 162,673 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Malaysia's total net-migration increasing or decreasing?▾
Malaysia's total net-migration fell by 2.4% from 2025 (166,615) to 2026 (162,673). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 26.8%.
How does Malaysia rank for total net-migration?▾
In 2026, Malaysia has the 10th highest total net-migration out of 236 countries with data.
What was Malaysia's total net-migration in 2015?▾
In 2015, Malaysia's total net-migration was 187,663. By 2026 it fell by 13.3%.
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