Which has higher population, Malaysia or Poland?

Poland, at 32,378 against 30,756 in Malaysia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Poland?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

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.

Malaysia vs Poland: Population

Malaysia

30,756

in 2030

Poland

32,378

in 2030

Malaysia rank

39th

Poland rank

38th

Population over time

Malaysia
Poland

How they compare

Poland currently reports 32,378 against 30,756 in Malaysia, a difference of 1,622.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.

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

Malaysia ranks 39th and Poland ranks 38th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malaysia	Poland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	12,898	29,518	16,620	Poland
2000s	17,513	31,666	14,153	Poland
2010s	22,934	32,431	9,497	Poland
2020s	28,036	32,515	4,479	Poland
2030s	30,756	32,378	1,622	Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Malaysia or Poland?: Poland, at 32,378 against 30,756 in Malaysia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Malaysia and Poland?: 1,622, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Poland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Malaysia and Poland rank globally for population?: Malaysia ranks 39th and Poland ranks 38th 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: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

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.