Immigration
Besides births and deaths, migration is a key driver of demographic change, especially for a strategically-located country like Malaysia. Using granular data from the Immigration Department, this dashboard gives you insight into arrivals at our nation's borders. Where do visitors to Malaysia come from? How has that changed over time? Are there peak seasons for travelling? Dive in and find out!
Last updated: 30 Sep 2026, 16:00
Next update: 31 Oct 2026, 16:00
Top 15 nationalities arriving in Malaysia
| # | Nationality | Arrivals | % of Arrivals | % Male |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 21,816,317 | 49.3% | 57% |
| 2 |  | 5,200,331 | 11.8% | 51% |
| 3 |  | 4,380,970 | 9.9% | 45% |
| 4 |  | 2,506,680 | 5.7% | 50% |
| 5 |  | 1,625,650 | 3.7% | 66% |
| 6 |  | 1,505,140 | 3.4% | 53% |
| 7 |  | 668,907 | 1.5% | 35% |
| 8 |  | 526,247 | 1.2% | 56% |
| 9 |  | 524,449 | 1.2% | 51% |
| 10 |  | 481,809 | 1.1% | 59% |
| 11 |  | 447,368 | 1.0% | 59% |
| 12 |  | 440,627 | 1.0% | 48% |
| 13 |  | 412,827 | 0.9% | 86% |
| 14 |  | 351,713 | 0.8% | 29% |
| 15 |  | 344,825 | 0.8% | 58% |
How many foreigners arrived in Malaysia?
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Arrivals to Malaysia by continent
Monthly arrivals of foreign visitors, grouped by the continent of their nationality.
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Arrivals to Malaysia from key tourism sources
The 9 countries with the most arrivals to Malaysia over the past 36 months (Sep 2023 to Aug 2026), ranked from largest to smallest.
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