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Instagram users in Malaysia
July 2026
16 789 300
54.6%
women
45.4%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
14.9%
11.9%
18-24
26.8%
19.7%
18.5%
25-34
38.1%
10.7%
8.3%
35-44
19.1%
5.3%
3.8%
45-54
9.1%
2.7%
1.8%
55-64
4.5%
1.3%
1.1%
65+
2.4%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Instagram users in Malaysia

There were 16 789 300 Instagram users in Malaysia in July 2026, which accounted for 46.9% of its entire population.

The majority of them were women - 54.6%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (6 400 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 2 000 000.

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Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

Instagram users in Malaysia - Last 12 Months

16 286 900
Aug '25
16 640 600
Sep
16 309 700
Oct
16 322 300
Nov
16 907 600
Dec
16 928 600
Jan '26
16 951 800
Feb
16 646 900
Mar
16 737 300
Apr
17 500 000
May
17 348 600
Jun
16 789 300
Jul
Month Instagram Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Jul 16 789 300 46.9% 54.8% 45.2% -3.2%
Jun 17 348 600 48.4% 54.3% 45.7% -0.9%
May 17 500 000 48.9% 54.8% 45.2% +4.6%
Apr 16 737 300 46.7% 54.2% 45.8% +0.5%
Mar 16 646 900 46.5% 54.8% 45.2% -1.8%
Feb 16 951 800 47.3% 55% 45% +0.1%
Jan '26 16 928 600 47.3% 54.8% 45.2% +0.1%
Dec 16 907 600 47.2% 54.8% 45.2% +3.6%
Nov 16 322 300 45.6% 55.2% 44.8% +0.1%
Oct 16 309 700 45.5% 54.9% 45.1% -2%
Sep 16 640 600 46.5% 54.2% 45.8% +2.2%
Aug '25 16 286 900 45.5% 54.9% 45.1% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Instagram users are there in Malaysia in 2026?

As of July 2026, there are 16 789 300 Instagram users in Malaysia - 46.9% of the country's population.

What is the largest Instagram age group in Malaysia?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 38.1% of Instagram users in Malaysia.

Are there more women or men on Instagram in Malaysia?

Women make up the majority, at 54.6% of Instagram users in Malaysia.

Where does this data come from?

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.

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