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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malaysia’s population is 102% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 17,918,872.
Malaysia’s surface area is 83% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 149,371 km².
Malaysia’s population density is 10% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of 10.2 /km².
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is 811% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of $375.87 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 352% higher than that of Cambodia, a difference of $9,247.
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Phnom Penh
Kuala Lumpur
17,638,801
35,557,673
181,040 km²
330,411 km²
97.4 /km²
108 /km²
$46.35 billion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
$2,628 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Cambodian
Malaysian
+855
+60
.kh
.my
KH / KHM
MY / MYS
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
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 →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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
Cambodia has a recorded population of approximately 17,638,801 people.
Cambodia covers an area of about 181,040 km².
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cambodia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $46.35 billion as of 2024.
Cambodia has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,628.
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), with the symbol KHR.
Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Cambodia is Kâmpŭchéa.
People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.
The international dialing code for Cambodia is +855.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia is .kh.
Cambodia uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone.
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.
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.