Population
Myanmar is higher
Myanmar records 54,500,091, about 1.53× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Myanmar is higher
Myanmar records 676,590 km², about 2.05× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records $422.23 billion, about 5.70× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
🇲🇲 Myanmar54,500,091
Myanmar’s population is 53% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 18,942,418.
Surface area
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
🇲🇲 Myanmar676,590 km²
Myanmar’s surface area is 105% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 346,179 km².
Population density
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
🇲🇲 Myanmar80.6 /km²
Malaysia’s population density is 34% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of 27.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
🇲🇲 Myanmar$74.07 billion · 2024
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is 470% larger than that of Myanmar, a difference of $348.16 billion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
🇲🇲 Myanmar$1,359 · 2024
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 774% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of $10,515.
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
Kuala Lumpur
Nay Pyi Taw
Population
35,557,673
54,500,091
Surface area
330,411 km²
676,590 km²
Population density
108 /km²
80.6 /km²
Nominal GDP
$422.23 billion · 2024
$74.07 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$11,874 · 2024
$1,359 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Burmese kyat · MMK · K
Nationality
Malaysian
Burmese
Phone code
+60
+95
Internet domain
.my
.mm
ISO codes
MY / MYS
MM / MMR
Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Yangon
Native name
Malaysia
မြန်မာ
| Measure | Malaysia | Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Nay Pyi Taw |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 54,500,091 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 676,590 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 80.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $74.07 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $1,359 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | Burmese kyat · MMK · K |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Burmese |
| Phone code | +60 | +95 |
| Internet domain | .my | .mm |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | MM / MMR |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Yangon |
| Native name | Malaysia | မြန်မာ |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Myanmar
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
Full Myanmar profile →Malaysia & Myanmar: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.
What is the population of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a recorded population of approximately 54,500,091 people.
How big is Myanmar?
Myanmar covers an area of about 676,590 km².
What is the population density of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a population density of roughly 80.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.07 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,359.
What currency is used in Myanmar?
Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), with the symbol K.
Where is Myanmar located?
Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Myanmar?
The native name of Myanmar is မြန်မာ.
What are people from Myanmar called?
People from Myanmar are referred to as Burmese.
What is the phone calling code for Myanmar?
The international dialing code for Myanmar is +95.
What is the internet domain for Myanmar?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar is .mm.
What time zone is Myanmar in?
Myanmar uses the Asia/Yangon time zone.
What is Myanmar known for?
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.