In 2023, the crude birth rate in Malaysia was at 13.6 births per 1,000 people, an increase compared to 12.9 births per 1,000 population in the previous year. As is the case with most other developed economies, Malaysia's crude birth rate has been declining over the years.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Malaysia stood at 12.41. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 30.48, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Citizens: Chinese data was reported at 9.900 NA in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.200 NA for 2014. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Citizens: Chinese data is updated yearly, averaging 14.600 NA from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2015, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.300 NA in 1993 and a record low of 9.900 NA in 2015. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Citizens: Chinese data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G005: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate.

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Sarawak data was reported at 13.900 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.700 NA for 2015. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Sarawak data is updated yearly, averaging 19.400 NA from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.500 NA in 1993 and a record low of 13.900 NA in 2016. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Sarawak data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G006: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate.

Historical dataset showing Malaysia birth rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2023, the number of live births among the Bumiputera population in Malaysia was approximately *******. By comparison, the live births among the Chinese population was around ******. The total number of live births in Malaysia has decreased compared to the previous year.

This dataset shows the Crude Birth Rate by Ethnic Group and Sex, Malaysia, 2012 - 2021. Footnote: The rates are per 1,000 population Bumiputera is included Malay and Other Bumiputera Ethnic group for Others are includes non Malaysian citizens. Source : Department of Statistics, Malaysia

In 2023, the total fertility rate in Malaysia was approximately 1.7 births per woman aged 15 to 49 years. The total fertility rate refers to the average number of children which would be born to a woman during their reproductive period. This period are then subject to the schedule of age–specific fertility rates for the given year.

This dataset shows the Adolescent Birth Rate, 2011-2021 Malaysia. Source: DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA No. of Views : 118

This dataset shows the Crude Birth Rate by Sex and State, Malaysia, 2001 - 2021. Footnote Data for Selangor is included W.P. Putrajaya from 2001 - 2009 Source : Department of Statistics, Malaysia No. of Views : 118

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data was reported at 15.800 NA in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.100 NA for 2017. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data is updated yearly, averaging 30.400 NA from Dec 1911 (Median) to 2018, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.200 NA in 1957 and a record low of 15.800 NA in 2018. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G005: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate. 1911 - 1962 : Peninsular Malaysia1963 - Onwards : Malaysia

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Johor data was reported at 16.500 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.300 NA for 2016. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Johor data is updated yearly, averaging 18.850 NA from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.600 NA in 1993 and a record low of 16.300 NA in 2016. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Johor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G005: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate.

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Terengganu data was reported at 23.300 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.800 NA for 2015. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Terengganu data is updated yearly, averaging 23.700 NA from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.500 NA in 1992 and a record low of 21.600 NA in 2007. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Terengganu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G006: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate.

In 2023, the fertility rate for Bumiputera women between the ages of 15 to 49 years in Malaysia was around ***** per 1,000 women. By comparison, the fertility rate for Chinese women in that year was *** births per 1,000 women.

Malaysia: Fertility rate, births per woman: The latest value from 2023 is 1.55 births per woman, unchanged from 1.55 births per woman in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 2.41 births per woman, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2023 is 3.53 births per woman. The minimum value, 1.55 births per woman, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 6.41 births per woman was recorded in 1960.

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Malaysia was reported at 1.55 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Malaysia fertility rate by year from 1950 to 2025.

In 2023, there were around ****** live births in Selangor, the highest number among other states in Malaysia. Selangor is Malaysia's most populous state, as well as the state with the largest economy in terms of gross domestic product.

In 2023, the total fertility rate in children per woman in Malaysia was 1.55. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 4.86, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Perlis data was reported at 17.500 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.400 NA for 2015. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Perlis data is updated yearly, averaging 18.400 NA from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.000 NA in 1993 and a record low of 16.700 NA in 2013. Malaysia Crude Birth Rate: per 1000 Persons: Perlis data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G006: Vital Statistics: Live Births & Crude Birth Rate.