Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
Comparedoo.com welcomes you to explore the detailed comparison between Zambia 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  | Zambia  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Zambia | Malaysia |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lusaka | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ S | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 30° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Zambia is 752,617 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Zambia is bigger than Malaysia by 421,814 sq km. Zambia is around 2.28 times bigger than Malaysia.
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 752,617 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 421,814 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 290,587 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 162,863 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lusaka | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Zambian | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | English | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Zambia are called Zambian, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Zambian Kwacha | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | ZMW | MYR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +260 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .zm | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ZM | MY |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Stand And Sing For Zambia Proud and Free | My Country |
National Animal  | African Fish Eagle | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | African Fish Eagle | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Bougainvillea | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Green, red, black and orange | Gold and black |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 08:56 AM | 02:56 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 Zambia is [08:56 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [02:56 PM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
Zambia is [ 6 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Zambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 20,569,737, 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, Zambia had 13,738,788 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Zambia is 3.05% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.7 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.6 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.69 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lusaka | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 08:56 AM | 02:56 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 28.27 Degree Celsius | 30.32 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.85 km/hr, 23 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 250 Degree |
Humidity  | 36 % | 85 % |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.24 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 359.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 242.38 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 39 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Zambia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (96.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Road injury ( 20.4 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.1 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.86 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Zambia, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 96.3 people per 100,000 people in Zambia, 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 Zambia, spent [ 6.62% ] 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 | Zambia | 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)  | 11.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.85 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 Zambia, are 1.99 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 Zambia 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.
