Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
Comparedoo.com welcomes you to explore the detailed comparison between Senegal and Malaysia.
Dive in and compare them across different aspects like cost of living, standard of living, geography, demographics, environment, society, economy, health factors and many more.
Enjoy exploring!
 Indicators  | Senegal  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Senegal | Malaysia |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Dakar | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 14° 0′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 14° 0′ 0″ W | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Senegal is 196,722 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Senegal is smaller than Malaysia by 134,081 sq km. Senegal is around 1.68 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 196,722 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 134,081 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 75,955 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 51,769 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.1 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dakar | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Senegalese | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | French | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.2 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Senegal are called Senegalese, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +221 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .sn | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SN | MY |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Red Lion | My Country |
National Animal  | Lion | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Giant Kingfisher | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Baobab | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Green, yellow and red | Gold and black |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:53 AM | 11:53 AM |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean 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 Senegal is [03:53 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [11:53 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Senegal is [ 8 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Senegal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 17,763,163, 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, Senegal had 16,545,362 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Senegal is 2.71% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 27.7 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.3 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.04 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Dakar | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 03:53 AM | 11:53 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 19.07 Degree Celsius | 28.68 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 320 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 94 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.31 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 227.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 147.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 28.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (63 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 14.5 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 20.8 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6 (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 Senegal, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 63 people per 100,000 people in Senegal, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
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 Senegal, spent [ 4.35% ] 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 | Senegal | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 10.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.41 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 7% (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 Senegal, are 2.17 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the general comparison between Senegal and Malaysia.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
