Malaysia’s Population Growth is Slowing Down

Population • Ageing
Oct 22, 2025

Research and text: Shaza Al Muzayen
Graphics: Ummul Syuhaida Othman & Shaza Al Muzayen
Editor: Sakina Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Since 1970, our population has tripled, but the pace is slowing. Fertility rates have fallen below replacement level. By 2048, one in seven Malaysians will be aged 65 or older.

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Behind these numbers lie new questions: how do we balance growth with care, and what does a sustainable, ageing Malaysia look like?

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-- BERNAMA

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