Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Maldives  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Maldives | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Malé | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 4° 10′ 48″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 73° 30′ 36″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Maldives is 298 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Maldives is smaller than Malaysia by 330,505 sq km. Maldives is around 1110.08 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 298 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 330,505 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 115 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 127,609 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 99 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Malé | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Maldivian | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Dhivehi | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 98.7 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Maldives are called Maldivian, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Maldivian Rufiyaa | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | MVR | MYR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +960 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .mv | .my |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MV | MY |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Qaumii Salaam | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Salute | My Country |
National Animal  | Yellowfin Tuna | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | White-breasted Waterhen | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Pink rose | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Red and white | Gold and black |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:17 AM | 02:17 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) | 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 Maldives is [11:17 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [02:17 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Maldives is [ 3 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021, 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, Maldives had 33,787,504 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Maldives is 2.67% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.6 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.35 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Malé | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 11:17 AM | 02:17 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 31.97 Degree Celsius | 29.73 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.12 km/hr, 280 Degree | 2.6 km/hr, 84 Degree |
Humidity  | 74 % | 70 % |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.3 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Maldives, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
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 Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] 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 | Maldives | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Maldives, are 1.28 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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