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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Philippines’ population is 226% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 80,285,997.
Malaysia’s surface area is 10% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of 30,411 km².
The Philippines’ population density is 259% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 279 /km².
The Philippines’ nominal GDP is 9.3% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $39.39 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 198% higher than that of the Philippines, a difference of $7,890.
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Kuala Lumpur
Manila
35,557,673
115,843,670
330,411 km²
300,000 km²
108 /km²
386 /km²
$422.23 billion · 2024
$461.62 billion · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
$3,985 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Philippine peso · PHP · ₱
Malaysian
Philippine, Filipino
+60
+63
.my
.ph
MY / MYS
PH / PHL
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Manila
Malaysia
Pilipinas
| Measure | Malaysia | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Manila |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 115,843,670 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 300,000 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 386 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $461.62 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $3,985 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | Philippine peso · PHP · ₱ |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Philippine, Filipino |
| Phone code | +60 | +63 |
| Internet domain | .my | .ph |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | PH / PHL |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Manila |
| Native name | Malaysia | Pilipinas |
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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 Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.
Full Philippines profile →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.
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
Philippines has a recorded population of approximately 115,843,670 people.
Philippines covers an area of about 300,000 km².
Philippines has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Philippines has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $461.62 billion as of 2024.
Philippines has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,985.
Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), with the symbol ₱.
Philippines is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Philippines is Pilipinas.
People from Philippines are referred to as Philippine, Filipino.
The international dialing code for Philippines is +63.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Philippines is .ph.
Philippines uses the Asia/Manila time zone.
The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.