Malaysia Facts
Capital of MalaysiaThe capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 34.1 million |
| Total area | 330,803 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 103 people per km² |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 34.1 million people = 34,100,000 people. Divided by 330,803 km²: 103.08 people per km², which rounds to 103.
Check it backwards
103 × 330,803 km² ≈ 34,105,789 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
How many people live in Malaysia?
About 34.1 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 103 people per km².
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers 330,803 km² in total area.
What currency does Malaysia use?
The Malaysian ringgit (MYR).