Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Portugal  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Portuguese Republic | Malaysia |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lisbon | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 39° 0′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Portugal is smaller than Malaysia by 238,573 sq km. Portugal is around 3.59 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 92,230 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 238,573 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 35,610 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 92,114 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lisbon | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Portuguese | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.8 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Portugal are called Portuguese, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +351 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .pt | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PT | MY |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | A Portuguesa | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Portuguese | My Country |
National Animal  | Iberian Wolf | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Barcelos Rooster | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Porcelain Rose | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Green and red | Gold and black |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 | Thursday, 26th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 06:49 PM | 02:49 AM |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Western European Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Portugal is [06:49 PM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [02:49 AM], [Thursday, 26th December, 2024].
Portugal is [ 8 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347, 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, Portugal had 23,783,178 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Portugal is 0.07% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.3 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lisbon | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 06:49 PM | 02:49 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 13.02 Degree Celsius | 25.51 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 30 Degree | 0.51 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 75 % | 88 % |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 7.2 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Portugal, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, 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 Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] 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 | Portugal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.45 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 Portugal, are 1.01 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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