Malaysia's population estimated to be 33.7 million in 2023


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's population was estimated at 33.7 million in the fourth quarter of last year, a 2% increase from 33 million during the same period the previous year.

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said out of the total population, 30.5 million are citizens, with the remainder being non-citizens.

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