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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Vietnam’s population is 184% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 65,430,013.
Vietnam’s surface area is 0.3% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 927 km².
Vietnam’s population density is 183% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 197 /km².
Vietnam’s nominal GDP is 13% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $54.16 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 152% higher than that of Vietnam, a difference of $7,157.
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Kuala Lumpur
Hanoi
35,557,673
100,987,686
330,411 km²
331,338 km²
108 /km²
305 /km²
$422.23 billion · 2024
$476.39 billion · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
$4,717 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫
Malaysian
Vietnamese
+60
+84
.my
.vn
MY / MYS
VN / VNM
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Malaysia
Việt Nam
| Measure | Malaysia | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur | Hanoi |
| Population | 35,557,673 | 100,987,686 |
| Surface area | 330,411 km² | 331,338 km² |
| Population density | 108 /km² | 305 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $422.23 billion · 2024 | $476.39 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,874 · 2024 | $4,717 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM | Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫ |
| Nationality | Malaysian | Vietnamese |
| Phone code | +60 | +84 |
| Internet domain | .my | .vn |
| ISO codes | MY / MYS | VN / VNM |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Native name | Malaysia | Việt Nam |
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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 →Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.
Full Vietnam 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 Vietnam is Hanoi.
Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.
Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².
Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.
Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.
Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.
People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.
The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.
Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.