Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end May 2023, there are some 181,300 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 157,100 are from Myanmar, comprising some 105,330 Rohingyas, 23,150 Chins, and 28,260 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 24,200 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,900 Pakistanis, 3,370 Afghans, 3,150 Yemenis, 3,010 Somalis, 2,680 Syrians, 1,390 Sri Lankans, 690 Iraqis, 600 Palestinians, and others.
- Some 66% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 34% are women.
- There are some 48,820 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.
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.