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
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.