Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Indonesia  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Indonesia | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Jakarta | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 5° 0′ 0″ S | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 120° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Indonesia is 1,904,569 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Indonesia is bigger than Malaysia by 1,573,766 sq km. Indonesia is around 5.76 times bigger than Malaysia.
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,904,569 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,573,766 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 735,358 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 607,634 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.85 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Jakarta | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Indonesian | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Indonesian | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 87.06 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Indonesia are called Indonesian, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Indonesian rupiah | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | IDR | MYR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +62 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .id | .my |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ID | MY |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Indonesia Raya | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Indonesia the Great | My Country |
National Animal  | Komodo Dragon | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Javan Hawk-Eagle | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Melati Putih | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Badminton | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Red and white | Gold and black |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:59 PM | 04:59 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+7 to +9 (various) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+7 to +9 (various) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Indonesia is [03:59 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [04:59 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Indonesia is [ 1 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Indonesia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 277,534,122, and the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Indonesia had 243,225,597 more people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Indonesia is 0.92% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 17 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 76.4 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 6.53 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Jakarta | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 03:59 PM | 04:59 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Thunderstorm With Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 26.40 Degree Celsius | 27.63 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 210 Degree | 3.6 km/hr, 170 Degree |
Humidity  | 86 % | 88 % |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.15 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 232.3 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 169.93 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 18.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Stroke (132 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions ( 17 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.3 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.42 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Indonesia, is [ Stroke ]. Around 132 people per 100,000 people in Indonesia, are dying of Stroke.
Similarly, around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Indonesia, spent [ 3.71% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 11.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Indonesia, are 1.97 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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