Malaysia's non-citizen population is projected to reach 3.38 million in 2025, with an annual growth rate declining to -0.5 percent compared to 2024, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM). Based on the International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 report released by DOSM, the composition of the non-citizen population has decreased from 10.0 percent in 2024 to 9.9 percent in 2025.
This is the first time DOSM has released the
International Migration Statistics, Malaysia 2025 publication, in line with the
United Nations’ Recommendations on Statistics of International Migration and
Temporary Mobility 2025, which encourages member countries to provide
integrated and continuous statistics on both stocks and flows of international
migration.
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According to DOSM, these statistics are crucial for policy formulation and the planning of international migration-related programmes, as well as serving as a reference for researchers and academics.
International migration plays a significant role in shaping the country's population structure, with direct implications for the labour market, social services provision, and socio-economic development planning.
There are several
points that deserve further scrutiny:
-Where are they
located?
-Are they with proper
permits?
-What’s the number that
are seen as illegal or have overstayed?
-From which countries
are they from?
-Are they with
families?
-Are they using
government facilities – hospitals, schools etc?
-How many are employed gainfully?
To develop a proper plan for future automation; legalising the illegals; planning on social services and other related areas, more information is required. Then there are implications that impinge on the local population – how do they feel; and their views on resources utilised; employment impact and others. The present effort is good but more needs to be done.
Reference:
Malaysia's non-citizen population estimated at 3.38m in 2025 – DOSM, Bernama,
24 December 2025
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