Refugee population in Malaysia 2014-2023
The number of refugees residing in Malaysia saw no significant changes in 2023 in comparison to the previous year 2022 and remained at around 135.87 thousand refugees. Still, the number of refugees residing reached its highest value in the observed period in 2023.
Refugee population includes people who are outside of their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances that have seriously disturbed public order and, therefore, require international protection. Country or territory of asylum is the country or territory where an asylum claim was filed and granted.
Find more statistics on other topics about Malaysia with key insights such as rate of children immunized against measles in the age group of 12 to 23 months, infant mortality rate, and total life expectancy at birth.
Refugee population includes people who are outside of their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances that have seriously disturbed public order and, therefore, require international protection. Country or territory of asylum is the country or territory where an asylum claim was filed and granted.
Find more statistics on other topics about Malaysia with key insights such as rate of children immunized against measles in the age group of 12 to 23 months, infant mortality rate, and total life expectancy at birth.
