Statistics Of Homelessness In Malaysia

Based on a study by the jabatan kebajikan masyarakat jkm in 2010 the latest statistics of homeless people in malaysia.

Statistics of homelessness in malaysia. For malaysia there are no official statistics. The total population in malaysia was estimated at 32 6 million people in 2019 according to the latest census figures and projections from trading economics. Department of statistics malaysia block c6 complex c federal government administrative centre 62514 putrajaya tel. Malaysia s population has been steadily increasing.

Lack of data including person specific data hinders prioritising services for those most at need and to measure effectiveness of interventions un habitat 2000. The objective of this study is to highlight the real causes of homelessness and what constitute homelessness in kuala lumpur specifically and malaysia in general and how are the issue being managed. There is no official statistics showing the number of homeless in the city as only a few non governmental organisations n gos are aware. Statistics department asst comm rozita talha said the homeless had always been included in the nationwide census but that their numbers were merged with other figures labelled as others.

This page provides malaysia population actual values historical data forecast chart statistics economic calendar and news. Looking back in the year of 1960 malaysia had a population of 8 2 million people. This paper discusses the issues of homelessness in malaysia what constitutes and causes homelessness in malaysia and how the society and government can help this marginalised group according to public opinion. By 1991 it was 18 38 million and the 2000 census recorded the population at 23 27 million department of statistics malaysia 2005.

Homelessness is also a very value laden issue with diverging views on causes and solutions. 03 8885 7000 fax. This paper discusses the issues of homelessness in malaysia what constitutes and causes homelessness in malaysia and how the society and government can help this marginalised group according to public opinion. Although malaysia has been categorized as a developing country the statistics about homeless people within the country is alarming and needs to be given due attention by local citizens.