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Malaysia Net migration rate 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net migration rate in Malaysia stood at 166,615 persons in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 4.7% from 174,770 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 187,663 persons (down 11% since). The highest value since 1960 was 232,971 persons in 2006, the lowest -46,948 persons in 1960. Malaysia ranked 7th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: persons · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025

Key facts

What is the latest Net migration rate in Malaysia?

Net migration rate in Malaysia stood at 166,615 persons in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Net migration rate in Malaysia rising or falling?

The latest value is down 4.7% from 174,770 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 187,663 persons (down 11% since).

How does Malaysia rank for Net migration rate?

Malaysia ranked 7th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

What is the highest Net migration rate on record in Malaysia?

The highest value since 1960 was 232,971 persons in 2006, the lowest -46,948 persons in 1960.

Metadata for Net migration rate in Malaysia
IndicatorNet migration rate
CountryMalaysia
CategoryDemographics
Unitpersons
SourceWorld Bank
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 166,615 persons (2025)

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Source:World Bank — series SM.POP.NETM
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net migration rate — Malaysia [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/MYS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM

MLA

World Bank. "Net migration rate — Malaysia." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/MYS. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net migration rate — Malaysia." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/MYS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_net_migration_rate_mys,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net migration rate --- Malaysia}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/MYS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM}
}