Population

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Surface area
Malaysia is higher
Nominal GDP
Malaysia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Malaysia’s population is 102% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 17,918,872.
Surface area
Malaysia’s surface area is 83% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 149,371 km².
Population density
Malaysia’s population density is 10% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of 10.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is 811% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of $375.87 billion.
GDP per capita
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 352% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of $9,247.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Phnom Penh
Kuala Lumpur
Population
17,638,801
35,557,673
Surface area
181,040 km²
330,411 km²
Population density
97.4 /km²
108 /km²
Nominal GDP
$46.35 billion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,628 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Nationality
Cambodian
Malaysian
Phone code
+855
+60
Internet domain
.kh
.my
ISO codes
KH / KHM
MY / MYS
Time zone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Native name
Kâmpŭchéa
Malaysia
| Measure | Cambodia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Phnom Penh | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population | 17,638,801 | 35,557,673 |
| Surface area | 181,040 km² | 330,411 km² |
| Population density | 97.4 /km² | 108 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $46.35 billion · 2024 | $422.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,628 · 2024 | $11,874 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM |
| Nationality | Cambodian | Malaysian |
| Phone code | +855 | +60 |
| Internet domain | .kh | .my |
| ISO codes | KH / KHM | MY / MYS |
| Time zone | Asia/Phnom_Penh | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching |
| Native name | Kâmpŭchéa | Malaysia |
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Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
Full Cambodia profile →About Malaysia
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 →Cambodia & Malaysia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a recorded population of approximately 17,638,801 people.
How big is Cambodia?
Cambodia covers an area of about 181,040 km².
What is the population density of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $46.35 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,628.
What currency is used in Cambodia?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), with the symbol KHR.
Where is Cambodia located?
Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Cambodia?
The native name of Cambodia is Kâmpŭchéa.
What are people from Cambodia called?
People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.
What is the phone calling code for Cambodia?
The international dialing code for Cambodia is +855.
What is the internet domain for Cambodia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia is .kh.
What time zone is Cambodia in?
Cambodia uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone.
What is Cambodia known for?
Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
What is the population density of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Where is Malaysia located?
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Malaysia called?
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
What is the phone calling code for Malaysia?
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
What is the internet domain for Malaysia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
What is Malaysia known for?
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.