Which has higher population, Malaysia or Uganda?

Uganda, at 34,459 against 30,756 in Malaysia as of 2030.

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

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 Uganda: Population

Malaysia

30,756

in 2030

Uganda

34,459

in 2030

Malaysia rank

39th

Uganda rank

36th

Population over time

Malaysia
Uganda

How they compare

Uganda currently reports 34,459 against 30,756 in Malaysia, a difference of 3,703.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 39th and Uganda ranks 36th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Uganda in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Malaysia	Uganda	Difference	Ahead
1990s	12,898	10,369	2,530	Malaysia
2000s	17,513	13,810	3,702	Malaysia
2010s	22,934	19,440	3,493	Malaysia
2020s	28,036	28,807	771.16	Uganda
2030s	30,756	34,459	3,703	Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Malaysia or Uganda?: Uganda, at 34,459 against 30,756 in Malaysia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Malaysia and Uganda?: 3,703, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Uganda?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Malaysia and Uganda rank globally for population?: Malaysia ranks 39th and Uganda ranks 36th 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.