Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | United Arab Emirates  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abu Dhabi | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 23° 0′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 53° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of United Arab Emirates is 83,600 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. United Arab Emirates is smaller than Malaysia by 247,203 sq km. United Arab Emirates is around 3.96 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 83,600 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 247,203 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 32,300 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 95,424 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.3 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dubai | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Emirati | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Malay |
Government Status  | Federal Islamic semi-constitutional monarchy | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76 % | 63.5 % |
The people of United Arab Emirates are called Emirati, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United Arab Emirates Dirham | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | AED | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +971 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .ae | .my |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | AE | MY |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | عيشي بلادي (Īshī Bilādī) | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Long Live My Country | My Country |
National Animal  | Arabian Oryx | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Peregrine Falcon | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Tribulus | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Camel Racing | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Red, green, white and black | Gold and black |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:20 PM | 02:20 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard 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 United Arab Emirates is [10:20 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [02:20 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
United Arab Emirates is [ 4 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of United Arab Emirates as of 2023 is estimated to be around 9,516,871, 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, United Arab Emirates had 24,791,654 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in United Arab Emirates is 0.84% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.2 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 88.2 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.64 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abu Dhabi | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 10:20 PM | 02:20 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.01 Degree Celsius | 24.62 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 50 Degree | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 42 % | 95 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.44 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 68.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 45.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (42.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Falls ( 5.2 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 5.9 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in United Arab Emirates, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 42.6 people per 100,000 people in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates, spent [ 5.31% ] 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 | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 32.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.37 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 United Arab Emirates, are 1.45 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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