What is inland waters — area in Malaysia?

Inland waters — area in Malaysia was 225 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Malaysia?

The highest recorded value was 225 1000 ha in 1961.

What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Malaysia?

The lowest recorded value was 225 1000 ha in 1961.

How does Malaysia rank for inland waters — area?

Malaysia ranks 103rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.

Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Malaysia?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Malaysia data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Inland waters — Area in Malaysia

Name: Inland waters — Area in Malaysia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Malaysia: Inland waters — Area was 225 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

225 1000 ha

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

103rd

of 188 countries

All-time high

225 1000 ha

in 1961

All-time low

225 1000 ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Inland waters — Area in Malaysia, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

Malaysia recorded 225 1000 ha for inland waters — area in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland waters — area in Malaysia peaked at 225 1000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 225 1000 ha, in 1961.

That places Malaysia 103rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inland waters — Area in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Inland waters — Area in Malaysia, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha	Change
1961	225 1000 ha	—
1962	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1963	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1964	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1965	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1966	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1967	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1968	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1969	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1970	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1971	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1972	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1973	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1974	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1975	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1976	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1977	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1978	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1979	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1980	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1981	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1982	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1983	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1984	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1985	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1986	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1987	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1988	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1989	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1990	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1991	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1992	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1993	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1994	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1995	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1996	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1997	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1998	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
1999	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2000	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2001	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2002	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2003	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2004	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2005	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2006	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2007	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2008	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2009	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2010	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2011	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2012	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2013	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2014	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2015	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2016	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2017	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2018	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2019	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2020	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2021	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2022	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2023	225 1000 ha	+0.0%
2024	225 1000 ha	+0.0%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

Malaysia's 225 1000 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 331.24 1000 ha, 68% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Malaysia's 225 1000 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 445.75 1000 ha, 50% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	9
1970s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	10
1980s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	10
1990s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	10
2000s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	10
2010s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	10
2020s	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	225 1000 ha	5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

100 Bulgaria 244 1000 ha compare
101 Togo 240 1000 ha compare
102 Latvia 237 1000 ha compare
104 Thailand 223 1000 ha compare
105 Iceland 217 1000 ha compare
106 Burundi 215 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 220 places →

More environment data for Malaysia

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.65 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.9 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.33 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.9114 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland waters — area in Malaysia?: Inland waters — area in Malaysia was 225 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest inland waters — area recorded in Malaysia?: The highest recorded value was 225 1000 ha in 1961.
What is the lowest inland waters — area recorded in Malaysia?: The lowest recorded value was 225 1000 ha in 1961.
How does Malaysia rank for inland waters — area?: Malaysia ranks 103rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
Is inland waters — area rising or falling in Malaysia?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Inland waters — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Inland waters — Area
Unit: 1000 ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 220 places, 12,677 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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