Kuala Lumpur Population 2026 capital
Kuala Lumpur has a population of 1,453,975, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. Roughly 4.0% of Malaysia's population lives here. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.
Population (city proper)
1,453,975
Rank in Malaysia
#1
Coordinates
3.14°N, 101.69°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Other big cities in Kuala Lumpur
| City | Population | Rank in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Taman Petaling | 423,062 | #23 |
| Wangsa Maju | 215,600 | #44 |
| Bandar Utama | 200,000 | #47 |
| Bukit Jalil | 200,000 | #48 |
| Ampang | 126,285 | #70 |
| Titiwangsa | 122,096 | #71 |
| Sentul | 100,000 | #79 |
| Kepong | 85,960 | #92 |
Cities near Kuala Lumpur
- Titiwangsa122,096 people · ~5 km away
- Sentul100,000 people · ~5 km away
- Taman Petaling423,062 people · ~8 km away
- Sri Petaling50,000 people · ~8 km away
- Bandar Utama200,000 people · ~8 km away
- Setapak353,268 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur has a population of 1,453,975 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Is Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia?
Yes, Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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