Malaysia at a glance
- Across 144 districts, Malaysia runs from 82.9 to 182.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39.
- 68 sit at 115 or above and 7 at 95 or below.
- Summed across every district on this page the figure is 117.2; the published national figure is 116.6 (different source and vintage).
Every line is computed from the district table below. Green cells hold more women per man aged 20–39.
The map
Every state in Malaysia, shaded by men per 100 women aged 20–39. Green holds more women, red more men. The 9 dots are the cities with guides on this site.
94 or fewer112 or more men per 100 women
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Most women-heavy districts
Lowest men-per-100-women, 20–39. 30 of 144 with at least 300 people in the band, sortable by any column.
| W.P. Putrajaya | W.P. Putrajaya | 82.9 | 109k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarahan | Sarawak | 87.8 | 128k |
| Julau | Sarawak | 90 | 15k |
| Song | Sarawak | 91.7 | 10k |
| Seberang Perai Selatan | Pulau Pinang | 93.7 | 184k |
| Barat Daya | Pulau Pinang | 93.8 | 238k |
| Kuala Penyu | Sabah | 94.9 | 24k |
| Kota Belud | Sabah | 95.3 | 108k |
| Tambunan | Sabah | 96.3 | 32k |
| Tumpat | Kelantan | 96.4 | 180k |
| Tuaran | Sabah | 97 | 136k |
| Saratok | Sarawak | 97 | 24k |
| Bachok | Kelantan | 98.3 | 157k |
| Kubang Pasu | Kedah | 99.2 | 238k |
| Kapit | Sarawak | 100 | 36k |
| Maradong | Sarawak | 100 | 20k |
| Sarikei | Sarawak | 100 | 44k |
| Pasir Mas | Kelantan | 100.6 | 230k |
| Kudat | Sabah | 100.6 | 87k |
| Ranau | Sabah | 100.7 | 85k |
| Tenom | Sabah | 101.2 | 51k |
| Keningau | Sabah | 101.5 | 151k |
| Beaufort | Sabah | 101.6 | 76k |
| Kota Setar | Kedah | 101.8 | 374k |
| Putatan | Sabah | 101.8 | 69k |
| Yan | Kedah | 102.6 | 73k |
| Kota Marudu | Sabah | 102.6 | 70k |
| Machang | Kelantan | 102.7 | 110k |
| W.P. Labuan | W.P. Labuan | 102.9 | 96k |
| Pasir Puteh | Kelantan | 103 | 136k |
Most men-heavy districts
Highest men-per-100-women, 20–39. 30 of 144 with at least 300 people in the band. Units housing an institution (prison, barracks, camp) read high here; the figure is correct, the dating signal is not.
| Cameron Highlands | Pahang | 182.4 | 39k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentong | Pahang | 168.2 | 117k |
| Belaga | Sarawak | 160 | 22k |
| Hilir Perak | Perak | 150.8 | 142k |
| Muar | Johor | 150.7 | 315k |
| Kluang | Johor | 147.7 | 324k |
| Pekan | Pahang | 147.5 | 121k |
| Rompin | Pahang | 146.4 | 98k |
| Tampin | Negeri Sembilan | 145.9 | 88k |
| Manjung | Perak | 145.1 | 247k |
| Matu | Sarawak | 143.5 | 16k |
| Tatau | Sarawak | 139.6 | 32k |
| Bera | Pahang | 139.1 | 98k |
| Hulu Terengganu | Terengganu | 138.3 | 70k |
| Jasin | Melaka | 138.1 | 152k |
| Jelebu | Negeri Sembilan | 137.3 | 46k |
| Daro | Sarawak | 137 | 20k |
| Pokok Sena | Kedah | 135.7 | 50k |
| Kulai | Johor | 134.2 | 329k |
| Jerantut | Pahang | 133.9 | 96k |
| Pontian | Johor | 132.7 | 173k |
| Gua Musang | Kelantan | 132.2 | 102k |
| Batang Padang | Perak | 131 | 124k |
| Klang | Selangor | 130.3 | 1.1M |
| Lundu | Sarawak | 130.2 | 33k |
| Raub | Pahang | 130.1 | 96k |
| Lipis | Pahang | 129.9 | 97k |
| Kinabatangan | Sabah | 128.2 | 143k |
| Bintulu | Sarawak | 127.8 | 178k |
| Kota Tinggi | Johor | 127 | 223k |
By State
Every state in Malaysia, aggregated from the districts above.
| Districts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| W.P. Putrajaya | 82.9 | 109k | 1 |
| W.P. Labuan | 102.9 | 96k | 1 |
| Kelantan | 104.2 | 1.8M | 10 |
| Perlis | 104.4 | 285k | 1 |
| Pulau Pinang | 106.6 | 1.7M | 5 |
| Sabah | 107.9 | 3.3M | 25 |
| Sarawak | 111 | 2.2M | 31 |
| Kedah | 111.7 | 2.1M | 12 |
| Terengganu | 114 | 1.0M | 7 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 116.9 | 1.2M | 7 |
| Selangor | 120.1 | 7.0M | 9 |
| W.P. Kuala Lumpur | 120.6 | 2.0M | 1 |
| Melaka | 125.1 | 999k | 3 |
| Perak | 126.1 | 2.3M | 10 |
| Pahang | 127 | 1.6M | 11 |
| Johor | 129.4 | 4.0M | 10 |
Census age-by-sex counts. Figures for 2020. Data updated September 8, 2026. A ratio is a supply number, not a measure of dating success.
Malaysia population pyramid
The same counts as the tables above, drawn. Pick an age band.
Only the surplus tip of each bar is shaded: blue = male surplus, red = female surplus. The muted base is the matched part.
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