Population (2013 est.): 29,628,392 (growth rate: 1.51%); birth rate: 20.41/1000; infant mortality rate: 14.12/1000; life expectancy: 74.28
Capital and largest city (2009 est.): Kuala Lumpur, 1.493 million
Other large cities: Kelang, 1.071 million; Johor Bharu, 958,000
Monetary unit: Ringgit