Malaysia Population in 1978

Historical population record for asia/malaysia">Malaysia, with year-over-year context and source information.

Population in 1978

12,328,157 people

Compared with 1977, the population changed by 292,444 people (+2.43%).

Population around 1978

YearPopulation
197611,750,097
197712,035,713
197812,328,157
197912,627,862
198012,983,363

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POPULATION QUESTIONS

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What was the population of Malaysia in 1978?

The recorded population was 12,328,157.

How much did the population change from the previous year?

The population changed by 292,444 people (+2.43%) from 1977.

What is the source for this population record?

The record is attributed to World Bank Open Data.

Can I compare this year with other years?

Yes. Use the population history and change calculator links on this page.

Sources

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