People & places · 2 min read

Which Malaysian state has the most people?

Compare all 13 states and three federal territories, using the same year and units.

Data-Lah · Source data checked: 28 Sep 2026

7.45mpeople in Selangor

2026 · DOSM

The short answer

Selangor has the largest resident population in the 2026 estimates: 7,454,200 people. Johor follows with 4,224,300.

These totals cover all residents, including non-citizens. The comparison tool uses the same annual estimate for every location.

Each state’s population ÷ national population × 100 gives its national share.

A SENSE OF PLACE

Same year. Same units. One fair comparison.
2026 · Population estimates

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Includes citizens and non-citizen residents. Bars share a zero baseline; population is not density. DOSM ↗