Malaysian Immigrants to Canada | Annual Arrivals and Census Trends
In 2025, 255 Malaysian immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
- In 2025, 393,530 immigrants were admitted to Canada, Malaysian immigrants accounted for 0.06% of the annual immigration intake.
- From 2020 to 2025, 1,935 Malaysian immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
- The immigration data highlights growing trend pre-pandemic levels, a sharp decline in 2020, a 2021 peak, and decline through 2025.
Malaysian Immigration to Canada in Recent Years
Immigration from Malaysia to Canada has remained steady since 2020, supported by a growing Malaysian Canadian community primarily concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia. According to the 2021 Census, the Malaysia-born population in Canada numbered approximately 25,060. New permanent resident admissions from Malaysia have continued at a moderate volume through economic pathways such as the Provincial Nominee Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Worker streams, alongside family sponsorship. Additional inflows occur via study permits, often leading to post-graduation work experience and transitions to permanent residency. High levels of education, strong English proficiency, and professional qualifications in fields such as engineering, business, and technology facilitate smooth integration for these immigrants amid Canada’s focus on attracting skilled workers from Asia.
Malaysians living in Canada (2016 Census)
- In 2016, 23,785 Malaysian immigrants resided in Canada.
- Most Malaysian immigrants resided in Ontario and British Columbia.
