Nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia
Malaysia: Nursing and midwifery personnel was 143,307 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia, 1983–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia is 143,307, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia peaked at 143,307 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26,439, in 1990.
That places Malaysia 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 37,985 | — |
| 1984 | 38,224 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 44,275 | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 38,242 | -13.6% |
| 1987 | 35,468 | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 26,582 | -25.1% |
| 1989 | 27,651 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 26,439 | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 26,508 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 27,747 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 29,702 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 32,307 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 28,819 | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 29,819 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 30,633 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 40,260 | +31.4% |
| 1999 | 43,234 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 47,053 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 49,643 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 51,809 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 55,427 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 60,065 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 65,567 | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 70,223 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 70,272 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 77,305 | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 83,818 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 92,764 | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 100,190 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 110,536 | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 115,790 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 120,084 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 125,345 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 127,704 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 130,802 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 129,863 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 131,258 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 132,283 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 136,046 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 139,698 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 142,399 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 143,307 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35,490 | 26,582 | 44,275 | 7 |
| 1990s | 31,547 | 26,439 | 43,234 | 10 |
| 2000s | 63,118 | 47,053 | 83,818 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,434 | 92,764 | 131,258 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,747 | 132,283 | 143,307 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More health data for Malaysia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2888 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 652 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.9593 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1032 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1099 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia?
- Nursing and midwifery personnel in Malaysia was 143,307 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest nursing and midwifery personnel recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 143,307 in 2024.
- What is the lowest nursing and midwifery personnel recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,439 in 1990.
- How does Malaysia rank for nursing and midwifery personnel?
- Malaysia ranks 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nursing and midwifery personnel rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Nursing and midwifery personnel (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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