Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Portugal  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Portuguese Republic |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Lisbon |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km. Malaysia is bigger than Portugal by 238,573 sq km. Malaysia is around 3.59 times bigger than Portugal.
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 92,230 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 238,573 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 35,610 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 92,114 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Portuguese |
Official Languages  | Malay | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 84.8 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Portugal are called Portuguese.
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +60 | +351 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .pt |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | PT |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | A Portuguesa |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | The Portuguese |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | Iberian Wolf |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | Barcelos Rooster |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Porcelain Rose |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Football |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Green and red |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 09:01 PM | 02:01 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+0 (Western European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [09:01 PM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Portugal is [02:01 PM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 7 hours ] ahead of Portugal.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, and the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 23,783,178 more people than Portugal.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Portugal is 0.07%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 12.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 19.5 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon |
Current Time | 09:01 PM | 02:01 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Scattered Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 27.89 Degree Celsius | 19.30 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 0 Degree | 8.75 km/hr, 200 Degree |
Humidity  | 85 % | 73 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 7.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malaysia, are 1.01 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Portugal.
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