Malaysia vs Thailand: Road deaths over the long term

Malaysia
6,284
in 2018
Thailand
8,648
in 2019
Malaysia rank
7th
Thailand rank
6th

Road deaths over the long term over time

  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
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How they compare

Thailand currently reports 8,648 against 6,284 in Malaysia, a difference of 2,364.

That makes Thailand's figure about 1.4 times Malaysia's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 7th and Thailand ranks 6th of 65 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Thailand Difference Ahead
2000s 6,745 5,722 1,023 Malaysia
2010s 6,793 7,876 1,083 Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher road deaths over the long term, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand, at 8,648 against 6,284 in Malaysia as of 2019.
What is the difference in road deaths over the long term between Malaysia and Thailand?
2,364, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
10 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2018.
How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for road deaths over the long term?
Malaysia ranks 7th and Thailand ranks 6th of 65 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Road deaths over the long term. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Road deaths over the long term
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
65 places, 2,830 data points, 1900–2022
Last refreshed