As of July 2024, **** percent of the Malaysian population were classified as Bumiputera, **** percent were classified as ethnic Chinese, and *** percent as ethnic Indians. Those who do not fall under these three main ethnic groups are classified as ‘Other’. Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society with three main ethnicities and language groups. Who are Malaysia’s Bumiputera? Bumiputera, meaning sons of the soil, is a term used to categorize the Malays, as well as the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, also known as orang asli, and the indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak. As of July 2023, the Bumiputera share of the population in Sabah was ** percent, while that in Sarawak was **** percent. Thus, the incorporation of the states of Sabah and Sarawak during the formation of Malaysia ensured that the ethnic Malays were able to maintain a majority share of the Malaysian population. Bumiputera privileges and ethnic-based politics The rights and privileges of the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak are enshrined in Article 153 of Malaysia’s constitution. This translated, in practice, to a policy of affirmative action to improve the economic situation of this particular group, through the New Economic Policy introduced in 1971. 50 years on, it is questionable whether the policy has achieved its aim. Bumiputeras still lag behind the other ethnic two major groups in terms of monthly household income. However, re-thinking this policy will certainly be met by opposition from those who have benefitted from it.

The total population in Malaysia was estimated at 34.1 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Malaysia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2025, 70.5 percent of the Malaysian population were classified as Bumiputera, 22.2 percent were classified as ethnic Chinese, and 6.5 percent as ethnic Indians. Those who do not fall under these three main ethnic groups are classified as ‘Other.’ Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society with three main ethnicities and language groups. Who are Malaysia’s Bumiputera? Bumiputera, meaning sons of the soil, is a term used to categorize the Malays, as well as the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, also known as "orang asli", and the indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak. As 2024, the Bumiputera share of the population in Sabah was 89 percent, while that in Sarawak was 76.1 percent. Thus, the incorporation of the states of Sabah and Sarawak during the formation of Malaysia ensured that the ethnic Malays were able to maintain a majority share of the Malaysian population. Bumiputera privileges and ethnic-based politics The rights and privileges of the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak are enshrined in Article 153 of Malaysia’s constitution. This translated, in practice, to a policy of affirmative action to improve the economic situation of this particular group, through the New Economic Policy introduced in 1971. 50 years on, it is questionable whether the policy has achieved its aim. Bumiputeras still lag behind the other ethnic two major groups in terms of monthly household income. However, re-thinking this policy will certainly be met by opposition from those who have benefitted from it.

In 2025, it was estimated that **** percent of the population in Sabah were Bumiputera. "Bumiputera" is a term used in Malaysia to refer to those of Malay ethnicity or from indigenous groups in Malaysia. Sabah is a resource-rich state located in eastern Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It primarily exports oil, gas, timber, and palm oil.

Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 42,928,546.000 Person in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 42,681,589.000 Person for 2049. Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 23,151,284.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,928,546.000 Person in 2050 and a record low of 6,433,799.000 Person in 1950. Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

This data set shows Population by age, sex and ethnic group, W.P Kuala Lumpur, 1980-2020notes: Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1981-1990, 1992-199, 2001-2009, 2011-2020 base on Intercensal mid-year population estimatesThe added total may differ due to rounding.

This dataset shows Population by Age Group, Sex and Ethnic Group, Malaysia, 1970-2022 notes: Value for year 1970 based on the adjusted data 1970 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1971-1979, 1981-1990, 1992-1999, 2001-2009, 2011-2022 base on Intercensal mid-year population estimates The added total may differ due to rounding. Population ethnic group only available from 1980 onward Value for 2022 are preliminary Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia No. of Views : 991

In 2023, the crude rate of natural increase for the Bumiputera population in Malaysia was ****, the highest among all ethnic groups in Malaysia. By comparison, the crude rate of natural increase for the Chinese population was the lowest.

Context

According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics, the country's population was 28,334,135 in 2010, according to a 2012 estimate, the population is increasing by 1.54 percent per year. Malaysia has a multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multilingual society. Malaysian citizens consist mainly of 3 ethnic groups, with the largest group being Bumiputra which consist mainly of Malays. Malaysian Chinese which has a population of about 20% & Malaysian Indian with about 7%.

Content

The Data consist of 1700 rows & 6columns.

• Sex: Male, Female
• Age Group: 17 different age group. E.g: 00-04 , 05-09 , 10-14 , etc.
• Year: 2010 - 2019
• Citizen category: Malaysian citizens , Non-Malaysian citizens
• Ethnic: Bumiputra , Chinese , Indian , Other , Foreigner . Malaysian citizen but not in the 3 main ethnic group are mark as Other.
• Population ('000): Population in thousands

Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data was reported at 0.570 % in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.590 % for 2049. Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.440 % from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2050, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.120 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.570 % in 2050. Malaysia Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

As of July 2024, it was estimated that **** percent of the population in Sarawak were Bumiputera. "Bumiputera" is a term used in Malaysia to refer to those of Malay ethnicity or from indigenous groups in Malaysia. Sarawak is a resource-rich state, located in western Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It primarily exports oil, gas, timber, and palm oil.

The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Malaysia: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).

This data set shows Population by Age Group, Sex and Ethnic Group, Selangor, 1970-2020 notes: Value for year 1970 based on the adjusted data 1970 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia. Value for year 1971-1979, 1981-1990, 1992-199, 2001-2009, 2011-2020 base on Intercensal mid-year population estimates The added total may differ due to rounding. Population ethnic group only available from 1980 onward No. of Views : 461

This data set shows Population by Age Group, Sex and Ethnic Group, Sarawak, 1970-2020notes: Value for year 1970 based on the adjusted data 1970 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1971-1979, 1981-1990, 1992-199, 2001-2009, 2011-2020 base on Intercensal mid-year population estimatesThe added total may differ due to rounding.Population ethnic group only available from 1980 onward

Abstract

Cross-sectional study on the dietary fatty acid intake patterns, lipid profile, lipoprotein particle size and plasma fatty acid composition in an urban adult Malaysian cohort.

Geographic coverage

Sub-national coverage, only urban areas.

Analysis unit

Individuals

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Non-probability sampling. The Malaysia Lipid Study (MLS) is a cross-sectional study investigating dietary practices and metabolic outcomes in an urban, mixed-racial population of healthy free-living adults. Malays, Chinese and Indians are among the main ethnic groups in Malaysia, and together form approximately 85% of the total population. Participant screening and subject recruitment were conducted in the urban centers of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya and surrounding suburban housing estates. Screening was facilitated through religious, community, parent-teacher associations and employer organizations at 38 community sites, between November 2012 and November 2013.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

As of the first half of 2024, the Bumiputera or Malay population in Malaysia made up around **** million of the population. By comparison, there were around *** million Malaysians of Indian descent.

(M: Male, F: Female)Comparison of facial measurements in present study with studies done across the globe on different populations.

(SD: Standard deviation, CI: Confidence interval, *p

Malaysia Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data was reported at 0.000 NA in 2050. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 NA for 2049. Malaysia Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data is updated yearly, averaging -0.100 NA from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2050, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.900 NA in 2003 and a record low of -1.300 NA in 1989. Malaysia Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Definition of anthropometrical landmarks.