Population
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records 35,557,673, about 5.89× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records 330,411 km², about 453.9× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Singapore is higher
Singapore records $547.39 billion, about 1.30× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
🇸🇬 Singapore6,036,860
Malaysia’s population is 489% larger than that of Singapore, a difference of 29,520,813.
Surface area
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
🇸🇬 Singapore728 km²
Malaysia’s surface area is about 454× that of Singapore, a difference of 329,683 km².
Population density
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
🇸🇬 Singapore8,292 /km²
Singapore’s population density is about 77.1× that of Malaysia, a difference of 8,185 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$547.39 billion · 2024
Singapore’s nominal GDP is 30% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $125.16 billion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$90,674 · 2024
Singapore’s GDP per capita is 664% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of $78,800.
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
Singapur
Population
35,557,673
6,036,860
Surface area
330,411 km²
728 km²
Population density
108 /km²
8,292 /km²
Nominal GDP
$422.23 billion · 2024
$547.39 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$11,874 · 2024
$90,674 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Singapore dollar · SGD · $
Nationality
Malaysian
Singaporean
Phone code
+60
+65
Internet domain
.my
.sg
ISO codes
MY / MYS
SG / SGP
Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Singapore
Native name
Malaysia
Singapore
| Measure | Malaysia | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Singapur |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 6,036,860 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 728 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 8,292 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $547.39 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $90,674 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | Singapore dollar · SGD · $ |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Singaporean |
| Phone code | +60 | +65 |
| Internet domain | .my | .sg |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | SG / SGP |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Singapore |
| Native name | Malaysia | Singapore |
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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 Singapore
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.
Full Singapore profile →Malaysia & Singapore: 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 Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapur.
What is the population of Singapore?
Singapore has a recorded population of approximately 6,036,860 people.
How big is Singapore?
Singapore covers an area of about 728 km².
What is the population density of Singapore?
Singapore has a population density of roughly 8,292 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Singapore?
Singapore has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $547.39 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?
Singapore has a GDP per capita of approximately $90,674.
What currency is used in Singapore?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), with the symbol $.
Where is Singapore located?
Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Singapore called?
People from Singapore are referred to as Singaporean.
What is the phone calling code for Singapore?
The international dialing code for Singapore is +65.
What is the internet domain for Singapore?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore is .sg.
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone.
What is Singapore known for?
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.