Annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia

Malaysia: Annual death rates in different age groups was 6.43 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.43
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
153rd
of 229 countries
All-time high
124.88
in 1950
All-time low
6.43
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia, 1950–2023

0255075100125195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia is 6.43, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia peaked at 124.88 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 6.43, in 2023.

That places Malaysia 153rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 100.52 78.32 124.88 10
1960s 58.52 46.73 73.89 10
1970s 35.67 26.75 44.86 10
1980s 19.17 14.55 25.05 10
1990s 11.38 9.02 13.85 10
2000s 7.23 6.72 8.48 10
2010s 6.7 6.63 6.71 10
2020s 6.51 6.43 6.58 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 150 Martinique 7.37 compare
  2. 151 Kuwait 7.29 compare
  3. 152 Costa Rica 6.53 compare
  4. 154 Malta 6.27 compare
  5. 155 Thailand 6.24 compare
  6. 156 Faroe Islands 6.14 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia?
Annual death rates in different age groups in Malaysia was 6.43 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 124.88 in 1950.
What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.43 in 2023.
How does Malaysia rank for annual death rates in different age groups?
Malaysia ranks 153rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual death rates in different age groups rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual death rates in different age groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual death rates in different age groups
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 18,722 data points, 1751–2023
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