A open data product by the
Population & Demographic Statistics Division
A open data product by the
Population & Demographic Statistics Division
Life Expectancy
Measuring the population of Malaysia is the beating heart of everything we do at DOSM. This includes measuring not only how many people live in the country, but how long they live for, or what is called ‘life expectancy’. It is a critical social indicator, not just for policymakers, but also for individuals - to accurately plan your finances after retirement, it is good to have data on how long the average person in your demographic lives for! This dashboard summarises trends in life expectancy since 1957, with breakdowns by state and demographic group.
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 13:00
Next update: 31 Oct 2027, 13:00
How is life expectancy at birth trending?
Data as of 2026These figures indicate how long a baby newly born in the reference year is expected to live for.
1957
2026
A summary of life expectancy by sex and ethnic group
Data as of 2026How does life expectancy differ across states?
Data as of 2026This distribution is based on individuals’ location of residence. For example, the life expectancy of an individual who works in Kuala Lumpur but lives in Selangor will be counted under Selangor.
Ranking (17)
#1
Selangor
78.2
#2
W.P. Kuala Lumpur
77.3
#3
W.P. Labuan
77.0
#4
Malaysia
75.5
#5
Pulau Pinang
75.5
#6
Sarawak
75.5
#7
Sabah
75.1
#8
Johor
74.9
#9
Melaka
74.8
#10
W.P. Putrajaya
74.6
#11
Negeri Sembilan
74.2
#12
Perak
74.0
#13
Kelantan
73.6
#14
Pahang
73.6
#15
Perlis
73.4
#16
Kedah
73.0
#17
Terengganu
72.8
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