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Malaysia Birth Statistics

Every year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born in Malaysia. We bring together official DOSM, JPN and MOH data in one view - for parents-to-be who want to understand the country's birth landscape.

Data through 2025 · Updated 15 Oct 2026 · Source: data.gov.my (CC BY 4.0) · Next update: 31 Oct 2027

396,175

Live births, 2025

≈950

Babies per day (avg 1920-2023)

1.07

male : 1 female

Sex ratio, 2025

4.8

Stillbirths per 1,000 births, 2025

National birth trend

Live births in Malaysia fell 26.3% from 2000 to 2025 - a pattern mirroring the country's demographic shift.

396,175 431,595 467,014 502,434 537,853 2000 2013 2025 396,175
Live births by year, Malaysia (2000-2025). Source: DOSM.

Births by state, 2025

State reflects the mother's usual residence, not the hospital where the baby was born.

Selangor 78,164 Johor 48,093 Sabah 40,768 Kelantan 31,858 Kedah 30,163 Sarawak 28,678 Perak 26,275 Terengganu 23,292 Pahang 20,654 W.P. Kuala Lumpur 19,430
Live births by state (mother's usual residence). Source: DOSM.

Other states: Pulau Pinang (16,722) · Negeri Sembilan (14,141) · Melaka (11,860) · Perlis (3,508) · W.P. Putrajaya (1,422) · W.P. Labuan (1,147)

Ethnic composition, 2025

396,175 total births
  • Bumiputera Melayu 267,196 (67.4%)
  • Bumiputera Lain 49,930 (12.6%)
  • Cina 34,164 (8.6%)
  • India 17,266 (4.4%)
  • Lain-lain (tidak diterbitkan) 27,619 (7.0%)

ℹ️ DOSM did not publish the other-citizen & non-citizen breakdown for 2025; the remainder is shown as "not published".

Peak birth months

Daily JPN data 1920-2023 reveals a seasonal pattern - busiest month: Okt (avg ≈986 per day).

Jan Feb Mac Apr Mei Jun Jul Ogo Sep Okt 986 Nov Dis
Average daily births by month (1920-2023, JPN data). Busiest month: Okt.

How many babies born on your date?

Pick a date (e.g. your due date) to see the average daily births on that date, based on 100+ years of JPN data.

Stillbirth rate: why antenatal care matters

In 2025, Malaysia recorded 1,919 stillbirths (rate 4.8 per 1,000 births - up 129% since 2000). Collected by MOH and published by DOSM - a reminder that consistent antenatal care saves lives.

2.1 2.9 3.7 4.5 5.3 2000 2013 2025 4.8
Stillbirth rate (per 1,000 births), Malaysia (2000-2025). Source: MOH via DOSM. Change: 128.6% since 2000.

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Top districts by births, 2025

District State Births
1 Johor Bahru Johor 21,135
2 Petaling Selangor 19,466
3 W.P. Kuala Lumpur W.P. Kuala Lumpur 19,430
4 Ulu Langat Selangor 15,805
5 Klang Selangor 12,609
6 Gombak Selangor 9,924
7 Kota Bharu Kelantan 9,299
8 Seremban Negeri Sembilan 7,966
9 Kinta Perak 7,617
10 Kuantan Pahang 7,014

Data 2025, all sexes. District by mother's residence.

Sources & notes

  • Data: data.gov.my - Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), National Registration Department (JPN) and Ministry of Health (MOH). License CC BY 4.0.
  • Births are based on JPN registrations; unregistered births (e.g. foreigners registering abroad) are excluded.
  • State/district = mother's usual residence, not hospital location.
  • Stillbirth (MOH): birth after 28+ weeks gestation with no signs of life; rate per 1,000 births.
  • Daily data (1920-2023) is historical JPN data no longer updated; use for patterns, not current daily figures.
  • District count rose 147→160 in 2021; cross-year district comparisons need care.
  • This dashboard is generated from open data and is not medical advice.