This statistic shows the ten biggest cities in Malaysia in 2020. In 2020, approximately 8.09 million people lived in Kuala Lumpur, making it the biggest city in Malaysia.

Graph and download economic data for Geographical Outreach: Number of Branches in 3 Largest Cities, Excluding Headquarters, for Other Deposit Takers for Malaysia (MYSFCBODDLNUM) from 2004 to 2015 about branches and Malaysia.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in Malaysia from 2013 to 2023. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2023, 78.72 percent of Malaysia's total population lived in urban areas and cities. Urban areas in Malaysia Malaysia is currently one of the most urbanized countries of East Asia, and also one of the most rapidly urbanized regions around the world; over the last ten years, the urban population in Malaysia has increased from around 66 percent in 2004 to 74 percent in 2014. This growth is expected to continue, as people from rural areas migrate to urban areas due to the economy and employment continuing to shift from agriculture to industry and services. At present, the largest city in terms of population is Kuala Lumpur, which is home to around 1.31 million inhabitants - which is still relatively small, considering that the entire population of Malaysia amounts to around 31 million. Malaysia is also home to a number of smaller urban areas, and there are three other urban areas with more than 500,000 inhabitants. Urban areas in Malaysia, notably Kuala Lumpur, are less dense than is common for urban areas in East Asia. This means that dealing with and limiting sprawl will be a challenge. As the urban transformation continues, there is still a chance to find a balance between urban and rural settlements in an equitable, compact and sustainable manner.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Canada data was reported at 90.700 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.800 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Canada data is updated yearly, averaging 84.900 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.100 % in 2013 and a record low of 27.100 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Canada data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

The revenue of smart cities market in Malaysia experienced a significant growth in 2023, with 22.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. Statista Digital Market Insight estimated that the revenue of the Internet of Things (IoT) market will continue to grow with an average of 12.69 percent CAGR and reach more than 4.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2029.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: France data was reported at 91.600 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.800 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: France data is updated yearly, averaging 85.900 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.100 % in 2013 and a record low of 29.000 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: France data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

In 2023, the urban population in Malaysia reached approximately 27.65 million people. In the last decade, the urban population in Malaysia has increased by more than five million people, indicating an upward trend in urbanization. Rapid urbanization In 2023, approximately 78 percent of Malaysia’s population lived in urban areas and cities. This puts Malaysia as one of Southeast Asia’s most urbanized countries. The metropolitan area of Greater Kuala Lumpur had a population of more than eight million in that year, making it Malaysia’s biggest urban area. However, about twice as many Malaysians lived in cities with half a million inhabitants or less. Urban-rural divide For many Malaysians, urbanization brought about more and better economic opportunities and job prospects. The average monthly income for urban households was more than 3,000 Malaysian ringgit higher than that of rural households. Poverty rates in rural areas were also significantly higher than that in urban areas. Even so, the countryside still holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of Malaysians, encapsulated in the romanticized idea of the ‘kampung’ or Malay village.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Europe data was reported at 91.000 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.600 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Europe data is updated yearly, averaging 87.600 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.600 % in 2013 and a record low of 77.800 % in 2007. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Europe data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other America data was reported at 92.600 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 85.600 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other America data is updated yearly, averaging 90.700 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2013 and a record low of 72.100 % in 2011. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other America data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United States data was reported at 93.200 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.200 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United States data is updated yearly, averaging 79.700 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.500 % in 2013 and a record low of 44.800 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Johor Bahru, Malaysia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: New Zealand data was reported at 92.200 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.600 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: New Zealand data is updated yearly, averaging 87.000 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.600 % in 2013 and a record low of 45.100 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: New Zealand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

The Southern Chinese populations are compared, specifically the children of Guangzhou City (China), Penang City (west coast Malaysia) and Kelantan City (east coast Malaysia). These Chinese people have similar ancestry thus it would allow us to delineate the effect of diet and ethnicity on gut microbiota composition. For comparison, the Penang and Kelantan Malay (race) children were also included. The results of Weighted beta diversity, Unweighted beta diversity, Relative abundance of major genera, Foods frequency questionnaires were uploaded.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United Arab Emirates data was reported at 87.500 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.600 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United Arab Emirates data is updated yearly, averaging 85.500 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2015, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.700 % in 2013 and a record low of 70.000 % in 2011. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: United Arab Emirates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Taiwan data was reported at 97.000 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 88.900 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Taiwan data is updated yearly, averaging 89.500 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.800 % in 2007 and a record low of 72.500 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Taiwan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: South Africa data was reported at 84.100 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.400 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: South Africa data is updated yearly, averaging 84.100 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.000 % in 2013 and a record low of 50.000 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Thailand data was reported at 87.900 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 88.500 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Thailand data is updated yearly, averaging 82.300 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.200 % in 2013 and a record low of 25.600 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Thailand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Japan data was reported at 79.100 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.100 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Japan data is updated yearly, averaging 76.300 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.500 % in 2013 and a record low of 48.700 % in 2003. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Japan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Asean data was reported at 86.800 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.800 % for 2014. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Asean data is updated yearly, averaging 82.500 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2013 and a record low of 68.100 % in 2011. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Sightseeing In Cities: Other Asean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q009: Tourist Arrivals By Major Activities Engaged.