Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Namibia  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Namibia | Malaysia |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Windhoek | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 22° 0′ 0″ S | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 17° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Namibia is 825,615 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Namibia is bigger than Malaysia by 494,812 sq km. Namibia is around 2.50 times bigger than Malaysia.
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 825,615 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 494,812 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 318,772 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 191,048 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Windhoek | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Namibian | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | English | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 87.9 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Namibia are called Namibian, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Namibian dollar | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | NAD | MYR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +264 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .na | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NA | MY |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Namibia, Land of the Brave | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Namibia, Land of the Brave | My Country |
National Animal  | Oryx | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Welwitschia Mirabilis | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Blue, red, green, white and yellow | Gold and black |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 04:36 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa 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 Malaysia is [04:36 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Namibia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,604,172, 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, Namibia had 31,704,353 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Namibia is 1.68% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.1 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 72.1 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.74 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 04:36 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Thunderstorm With Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 27.63 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 3.6 km/hr, 170 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 88 % |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.25 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 521.27 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 348.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 28.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (117.4 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 18.5 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 22 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.73 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 2.39 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Namibia, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 117.4 people per 100,000 people in Namibia, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
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 Namibia, spent [ 9.38% ] 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 | Namibia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 17% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Namibia, are 1.30 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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