Diasporas in Malaysia
The communities settled in Malaysia, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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The largest diasporas in Malaysia
- Indonesia1.8M
- Nepal500K
- Bangladesh280K
- Philippines260K
- India140K
- Singapore80K
- Pakistan79K
- Thailand71K
- China31K
- Japan12K
- United Kingdom3.5K
- South Korea3.4K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in Malaysia?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Indonesia (1,760,000), Nepal (503,000), Bangladesh (282,000), the Philippines (256,000), and India (140,000). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in Malaysia?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in Malaysia?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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