Population
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records 100,987,686, about 2.84× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records 331,338 km², about 1.00× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records $476.39 billion, about 1.13× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686
Vietnam’s population is 184% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 65,430,013.
Surface area
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²
Vietnam’s surface area is 0.3% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 927 km².
Population density
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²
Vietnam’s population density is 183% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 197 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024
Vietnam’s nominal GDP is 13% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $54.16 billion.
GDP per capita
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 152% higher than that of Vietnam, a difference of $7,157.
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
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
| 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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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 Vietnam
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 →Malaysia & Vietnam: 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 Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
What is the population of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.
How big is Vietnam?
Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².
What is the population density of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.
Where is Vietnam located?
Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Vietnam?
The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.
What are people from Vietnam called?
People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.
What is the phone calling code for Vietnam?
The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.
What is the internet domain for Vietnam?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
What is Vietnam known for?
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.