Afghanistan vs Malaysia: Population

Afghanistan
29,681
in 2030
Malaysia
30,756
in 2030
Afghanistan rank
41st
Malaysia rank
39th

Population over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Malaysia
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k30.0k199020102030

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 30,756 against 29,681 in Afghanistan, a difference of 1,075.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 41st and Malaysia ranks 39th of 188 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Malaysia Difference Ahead
1990s 8,250 12,898 4,649 Malaysia
2000s 11,934 17,513 5,579 Malaysia
2010s 17,771 22,934 5,162 Malaysia
2020s 24,959 28,036 3,076 Malaysia
2030s 29,681 30,756 1,075 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Afghanistan or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 30,756 against 29,681 in Afghanistan as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Afghanistan and Malaysia?
1,075, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Malaysia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Afghanistan and Malaysia rank globally for population?
Afghanistan ranks 41st and Malaysia ranks 39th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.