Putrajaya Population 2026
Putrajaya has a population of 50,000, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Putrajaya. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,000
Rank in Malaysia
#140
Coordinates
2.94°N, 101.69°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)
23 km
14 miles, straight line
Cities near Putrajaya
- Cyberjaya79,200 people · ~4 km away
- Puchong375,181 people · ~11 km away
- Kampung Baru Balakong69,302 people · ~12 km away
- Kajang236,240 people · ~13 km away
- Bukit Jalil200,000 people · ~13 km away
- Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi21,534 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Putrajaya?
Putrajaya has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Malaysia.
What region is Putrajaya in?
Putrajaya is located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Is Putrajaya the capital of Malaysia?
No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 23 km away.
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.
← All biggest cities in Malaysia · Malaysia population by year