Population
Thailand is higher
Thailand records 71,668,011, about 2.02× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Thailand is higher
Thailand records 513,115 km², about 1.55× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Thailand is higher
Thailand records $526.52 billion, about 1.25× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
🇹🇭 Thailand71,668,011
Thailand’s population is 102% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 36,110,338.
Surface area
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
🇹🇭 Thailand513,115 km²
Thailand’s surface area is 55% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 182,704 km².
Population density
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
🇹🇭 Thailand140 /km²
Thailand’s population density is 30% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 32.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$526.52 billion · 2024
Thailand’s nominal GDP is 25% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $104.29 billion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$7,347 · 2024
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 62% higher than that of Thailand, a difference of $4,528.
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
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
| 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 |
Compare a different pair
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
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 Thailand
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 →Malaysia & Thailand: 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 Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.
How big is Thailand?
Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².
What is the population density of Thailand?
Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Thailand?
Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?
Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.
Where is Thailand located?
Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Thailand?
The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.
What are people from Thailand called?
People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.
What is the phone calling code for Thailand?
The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.
What is the internet domain for Thailand?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.
What time zone is Thailand in?
Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.
What is Thailand known for?
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.