Malaysia - Urban population as a share of total population

79.2 (%) in 2024

Urban population of Malaysia improved by 0.62% from 78.7 % in 2023 to 79.2 % in 2024. Since the 0.89% growth in 2014, urban population surged by 7.64% in 2024.

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What is urban population?

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

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