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Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malaysia’s population is 489% larger than that of Singapore, a difference of 29,520,813.
Malaysia’s surface area is about 454× that of Singapore, a difference of 329,683 km².
Singapore’s population density is about 77.1× that of Malaysia, a difference of 8,185 /km².
Singapore’s nominal GDP is 30% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $125.16 billion.
Singapore’s GDP per capita is 664% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of $78,800.
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Kuala Lumpur
Singapur
35,557,673
6,036,860
330,411 km²
728 km²
108 /km²
8,292 /km²
$422.23 billion · 2024
$547.39 billion · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
$90,674 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Singapore dollar · SGD · $
Malaysian
Singaporean
+60
+65
.my
.sg
MY / MYS
SG / SGP
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Singapore
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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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 →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 →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 Singapore is Singapur.
Singapore has a recorded population of approximately 6,036,860 people.
Singapore covers an area of about 728 km².
Singapore has a population density of roughly 8,292 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Singapore has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $547.39 billion as of 2024.
Singapore has a GDP per capita of approximately $90,674.
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), with the symbol $.
Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Singapore are referred to as Singaporean.
The international dialing code for Singapore is +65.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore is .sg.
Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone.
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.