Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Iraq  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Republic of Iraq |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Baghdad |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 33° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 44° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km. Malaysia is smaller than Iraq by 107,514 sq km. Malaysia is around 1.33 times smaller than Iraq.
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 438,317 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 107,514 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 169,235 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 41,511 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 4.93 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Baghdad |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Iraqi |
Official Languages  | Malay | Arabic, Kurdish |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 99 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Iraq are called Iraqi.
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Iraqi dinar |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | IQD |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +60 | +964 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .iq |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | IQ |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | موطني (Mawṭinī) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | My Homeland |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | Goat |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | Chukar Partridge |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Rose |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Football |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Red, white, black and green |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 10th January, 2025 | Thursday, 9th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:28 AM | 11:28 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard 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 Malaysia is [04:28 AM], [Friday, 10th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Iraq is [11:28 PM], [Thursday, 9th January, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 5 hours ] ahead of Iraq.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, and the total population of Iraq as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,504,560.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 11,196,035 less people than Iraq.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Iraq is 2.52%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 24.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 71.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 3.28 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Baghdad |
Current Time | 04:28 AM | 11:28 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 26.75 Degree Celsius | 9.95 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 300 Degree |
Humidity  | 83 % | 62 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 21.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 93.1 people per 100,000 people in Iraq, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Iraq, spent [ 5.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Malaysia, are 1.83 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Iraq.
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