Figures at a Glance in Malaysia

As of end September 2022, there are some 183,430 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.  

• Some 157,910 are from Myanmar, comprising some 105,870 Rohingyas, 23,190 Chins, and 28,840 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.  
• The remaining individuals are some 25,510 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 7,000 Pakistanis, 3,480 Yemenis, 3,050 Syrians, 3,130 Somalis, 3,300 Afghans, 1,510 Sri Lankans, 820 Iraqis, 690 Palestinians, and others.  

Some 66% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 34% are women.

There are some 48,010 children below the age of 18.

UNHCR statistics does not map or reflect new arrivals into the country. 
    
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.
    
According to data obtained from refugees, in general, there have been no significant refugee arrivals since 2013, and total numbers of overall new arrivals have declined significantly from then until now.