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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Thailand’s population is 102% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 36,110,338.
Thailand’s surface area is 55% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 182,704 km².
Thailand’s population density is 30% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 32.1 /km².
Thailand’s nominal GDP is 25% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $104.29 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 62% higher than that of Thailand, a difference of $4,528.
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Kuala Lumpur
Bangkok
35,557,673
71,668,011
330,411 km²
513,115 km²
108 /km²
140 /km²
$422.23 billion · 2024
$526.52 billion · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
$7,347 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Thai baht · THB · ฿
Malaysian
Thai
+60
+66
.my
.th
MY / MYS
TH / THA
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Bangkok
Malaysia
ประเทศไทย
| Measure | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Bangkok |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 71,668,011 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 513,115 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 140 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $526.52 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $7,347 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | Thai baht · THB · ฿ |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Thai |
| Phone code | +60 | +66 |
| Internet domain | .my | .th |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | TH / THA |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Bangkok |
| Native name | Malaysia | ประเทศไทย |
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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 →Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.
Full Thailand 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 Thailand is Bangkok.
Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.
Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².
Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.
Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.
Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.
Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.
People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.
The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.
Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.