Forecast: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million in Malaysia

The population in urban agglomerations of more than one million in Malaysia stood at 8.6263 million in 2023. Between 2013 and 2018, the population grew consistently at an annual average growth rate (CAGR) of 3.35%. However, this growth rate tapered off in subsequent years, reaching 2.46% in 2023, with the five-year CAGR dropping to 2.66% as of 2023. Forecast data suggests that the population will continue to rise but at a slower pace, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 1.75%, resulting in a 9.04% overall growth by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

• Gradual deceleration in population growth rates in major urban agglomerations.
• Potential impacts due to urban planning policies and infrastructure development.
• Economic and social factors influencing migration patterns and urban population dynamics.