Malaysia vs Moldova: Total population in extreme poverty

Malaysia
4,510
in 2021
Moldova
3,176
in 2023
Malaysia rank
107th
Moldova rank
110th

Total population in extreme poverty over time

  • Malaysia
  • Moldova
0500.0k1.0M1.5M198420032023

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 4,510 against 3,176 in Moldova, a difference of 1,334.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Moldova ahead.

Malaysia ranks 107th and Moldova ranks 110th of 120 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Moldova in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Moldova Difference Ahead
1990s 366,371 560,772 194,401 Moldova
2000s 544,267 145,998 398,269 Malaysia
2010s 41,390 4,894 36,497 Malaysia
2020s 4,510 4,274 236 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Malaysia or Moldova?
Malaysia, at 4,510 against 3,176 in Moldova as of 2021.
What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Malaysia and Moldova?
1,334, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Moldova?
9 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2021.
How do Malaysia and Moldova rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
Malaysia ranks 107th and Moldova ranks 110th of 120 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total population in extreme poverty
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed