How many Malaysians and foreigners were counted in the 2020 Census?

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The 2020 Malaysia Population and Housing Census counted 26.6 million Malaysians and 1.4 million foreigners.

A total of 28.1 million residents in Malaysia had completed the 2020 Census, representing 85.8 per cent of the country's 32.6 million population. Of those counted, 95.2 per cent were identified as Malaysians, while the remaining 4.8 per cent were foreigners.
Breakdown of Malaysian Residents

Out of the 28.1 million individuals who completed the census, 26.6 million were confirmed as Malaysian citizens. This group forms the vast majority of the counted population, reflecting the demographic composition within Malaysia.
Foreign Resident Count

The census data indicates that 1.4 million foreigners were included in the 2020 count. This figure represents 4.8 per cent of the total number of residents who participated in the census.
Census Completion Status

The 2020 Census commissioner, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, reported that almost 86 per cent of the population had completed the census. While states like Johor and Putrajaya reported completion rates exceeding 100 per cent due to factors like receiving more forms than estimated and internal migration, other states faced challenges. Constraints arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters, such as floods in Pahang and spikes in cases in Sabah and Sarawak, impacted census operations in certain areas. The Malaysian Statistics Department aimed to complete the census for the remaining 4.6 million individuals by October 31.

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