Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Taiwan  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of China | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Taipei | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 23° 40′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 121° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Taiwan is smaller than Malaysia by 294,606 sq km. Taiwan is around 9.14 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 36,197 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 294,606 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 13,976 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 113,748 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | New Taipei City | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Taiwanese, Formosan | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Standard Chinese | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 35.1 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | New Taiwan Dollar | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | TWD | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +886 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .tw | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TW | MY |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem of the Republic of China | My Country |
National Animal  | Formosan Black Bear | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Formosan Blue Magpie | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Plum blossom | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Baseball | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Gold and black |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 10th January, 2025 | Friday, 10th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:34 PM | 04:34 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Taipei 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 Taiwan is [04:34 PM], [Friday, 10th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [04:34 PM], [Friday, 10th January, 2025].
So the current time and date in Taiwan and Malaysia are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Taiwan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,894,394, 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, Taiwan had 10,414,131 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Taiwan is 0.24% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.6 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.4 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Taipei | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 04:34 PM | 04:34 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Moderate Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 11.29 Degree Celsius | 27.51 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.14 km/hr, 90 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 70 Degree |
Humidity  | 74 % | 65 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.1 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Taiwan, is [ Cancer ]. Around 50000 people per 100,000 people in Taiwan, are dying of Cancer.
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 Taiwan, spent [ 6.5% ] 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 | Taiwan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.5% (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 Taiwan, are 1.02 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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