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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malaysia’s population is about 76.8× that of Brunei, a difference of 35,094,952.
Malaysia’s surface area is about 57.3× that of Brunei, a difference of 324,641 km².
Malaysia’s population density is 34% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 27.4 /km².
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is about 27.5× that of Brunei, a difference of $406.89 billion.
Brunei’s GDP per capita is 179% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of $21,279.
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Bandar Seri Begawan
Kuala Lumpur
462,721
35,557,673
5,770 km²
330,411 km²
80.2 /km²
108 /km²
$15.34 billion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
$33,153 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Brunei dollar · BND · B$
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Bruneian
Malaysian
+673
+60
.bn
.my
BN / BRN
MY / MYS
Asia/Brunei
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Malaysia
| Measure | Brunei | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population | 462,721 | 35,557,673 |
| Surface area | 5,770 km² | 330,411 km² |
| Population density | 80.2 /km² | 108 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.34 billion · 2024 | $422.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $33,153 · 2024 | $11,874 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Brunei dollar · BND · B$ | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM |
| Nationality | Bruneian | Malaysian |
| Phone code | +673 | +60 |
| Internet domain | .bn | .my |
| ISO codes | BN / BRN | MY / MYS |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching |
| Native name | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Malaysia |
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Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
Full Brunei profile →Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.
Full Malaysia profile →The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.
Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².
Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.
Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.
Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.
Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.
The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.
Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.