This data set shows Population by age, sex and ethnic group, W.P Kuala Lumpur, 1980-2020notes: Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1981-1990, 1992-199, 2001-2009, 2011-2020 base on Intercensal mid-year population estimatesThe added total may differ due to rounding. [101] The remaining 17 percent comes from manufacturing and construction. 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These buildings were designed in a number of styles Mughal/Moorish Revival, Mock Tudor, Neo-Gothic or Grecian-Spanish style or architecture. Despite suffering little damage during the course of the battle, the wartime occupation of the city resulted in significant loss of lives; at least 5,000 Chinese were killed in Kuala Lumpur in just a few weeks of occupation by Japanese forces, and thousands of Indians were sent as forced labour to work on the Burma Railway where many died. The city has many places of worship catering to the multi-religious population. [101][122], Historically Kuala Lumpur was a predominantly Chinese city, although more recently the Bumiputera component of the city has grown substantially and they are now the dominant group. [107][108] Tourism here is driven by the city's cultural diversity, relatively low costs, and wide gastronomic and shopping variety. you've come to the right place! With the town being rebuilt a few times and having thrived, this was due in large to Yap Ah Loy. As the population ages, Malaysia will need to better educate and train its labor force, raise productivity, and continue to increase the number of women workers in order to further develop its economy. [1] Chinese miners were involved in tin mining up the Selangor River in the 1840s about 16 kilometres (10 miles) north of present-day Kuala Lumpur,[24] and Mandailing Sumatrans led by Raja Asal[ms] and Sutan Puasa were also involved in tin mining and trade in the Ulu Klang region before 1860, and Sumatrans may have settled in the upper reaches of Klang River in the first quarter of the 19th century, or possibly earlier. [100] The service sector, comprising finance, insurance, real estate, business services, wholesale and retail trade, restaurants and hotels, transport, storage and communication, utilities, personal services and government services form the largest component of employment, representing about 83.0 percent of the total. Chinatown features many pre-independence buildings with Straits Chinese and colonial architectural influences. Further information in the 3. It is best known as one of the red-light districts in Kuala Lumpur. The gross domestic product (GDP) for Kuala Lumpur is estimated at RM73,536million in 2008 with an average annual growth rate of 5.9 percent. About 90 new stations are planned in this "wheel and spoke" concept, out of which 26 in the city centre will be underground. Hi, Saya Admin MyCensus. [191], The KL Monorail opened on 31 August 2003 with 11 stations running 8.6km (5mi) on two parallel elevated tracks. Kuala Lumpur became established as a town c.1857,[28] when the Malay Chief of Klang, Raja Abdullah bin Raja Jaafar, aided by his brother Raja Juma'at of Lukut, raised funds from Malaccan Chinese businessmen to hire Chinese miners from Lukut to open new tin mines there. The Parliament consists of the Dewan Negara (Upper House / House of Senate) and Dewan Rakyat (Lower House / House of Representatives). Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Putrajaya Federal Territory of Labuan Sarawak Sabah Land Area: 329,900 sq km i. Peninsular Mala ysia: 131,800 sq km . [114] Shopping in Malaysia contributed RM7.7billion (US$2.26billion) or 20.8 percent of the RM31.9billion tourism receipts in 2006.[115]. [8] Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.564million people as of 2018[update]. Dr Gupreet Kaur a/p Karpal Singh, Selangor 10. The current metro area population of Kuala Lumpur in 2023 is 8,622,000 , a 2.4% increase from 2022. [95] This institution covers studies for the army, navy, and air force.[157]. Saya sedia chat dengan anda secara terus. [16][17], Kuala Lumpur means "muddy confluence" in Malay; Kuala is the point where two rivers join or an estuary, and lumpur means "mud". [131], A notable phenomenon in recent times has been the increased portion of foreign residents in Kuala Lumpur, which rose from 1% of the city's population in 1980 to about 8% in the 2000 census, 9.4% in 2010, and 10.5% in the 2020 census. Population change from 2000 to 2015 Increase of 22.6% from year 2000 to 2015 Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid Median Age Median Age: 28.2 years Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network) Population By Age and Gender Balakong Population Tree Statistics Dept: Malaysia's population rises to 32.7 million in 2022 [117][118], Since 2000, the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism introduced a mega sale event for shopping in Malaysia. Ridership capacity will be 2 million passengers per day. document.getElementById('cloakb99524d59f222c853087b6aceecd7991').innerHTML = ''; The Stadium Negara is also located right next to it which is also one of the oldest indoor stadiums in the country. [45][46] Yap, together with Frank Swettenham who was appointed the Resident in 1882, were the two most important figures of early Kuala Lumpur with Swettenham credited with its rapid growth and development and its transformation into a major urban centre. Abdul-Razzaq Lubis, 'Sutan Puasa: The Founder of Kuala Lumpur', Nelmawarni Bungo, Nordin Hussin; Merantau ke Kuala Lumpur: Tradisi merantau dan berdagang masyarakat Minang, 2011, Mohd Nizam Sahad, Che Zarrina binti Sa'ari; Sejarah Sistem Pendidikan Islam di Kuala Lumpur, Jurnal Al-Tamaddun Bil. In this graph, we provide you with detailed information about the age composition of the female population of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, so that you can assess the dynamics of growth/decline of the female population of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in various age groups. Malaysia - City Population The Malaysian Houses of Parliament were completed at the edge of the Lake Gardens in 1963.[62]. [44] Raja Asal and Sutan Puasa switched sides to Raja Mahdi, and Kuala Lumpur was captured in 1872 and burnt to the ground. Our website uses cookies to improve your online experience. [47], The early Chinese and Malay settled along the east bank of the Klang River. [72], From the 1990s onwards, major urban developments in the Klang Valley extended the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. [129] From 1980 to 2000 the number of Bumiputeras increased by 77%, but the Chinese still outnumbered the Bumiputeras in Kuala Lumpur in the 2000 census at 43% compared to 38%. [48] The Padang, now known as Merdeka Square, would later become the centre of the British administrative offices when the colonial government offices moved to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in 1897. Kuala Lumpur was ceded by Selangor to be directly controlled by the central government, and it ceased to be capital of Selangor in 1978 after the city of Shah Alam was declared the new state capital. Hi, Saya Akak Banci. Independence coupled with rapid economic growth from the 1970s to the 1990s and with Islam being the official religion in the country, has resulted in the construction of buildings with a more local and Islamic flavour arise around the city. [133][134], Birth rates in Kuala Lumpur have declined and resulted in a lower proportion of young people the proportion of those below 15 years old fell from 33% in 1980 to slightly less than 27% in 2000. Kuala Lumpur has an estimated 2016 population of 1.76 million people in an area of just 94 square kilometers (243 square kilometers). Rapid development in the city has led to an influx of low-skilled foreign workers from countries like Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur residents are generally literate in English, with a large proportion adopting it as their first language. The growth of the rubber industry led to an influx of foreign capital and planters, with new companies and industries becoming established in Kuala Lumpur, and other companies previously based elsewhere also found a presence here. The description is composed by our digital data assistant. Today in Kuala Lumpur 121938 babies. the share of foreign residents in the city has increased. Tourism plays an important role in the city's service-driven economy. Suria KLCC is one of Malaysia's premier upscale shopping destinations due to its location beneath the Petronas Twin Towers. W.P. [101] On the other hand, the working age group of 1559 increased from 63% in 1980 to 67% in 2000. History of Kuala Lumpur - Wikipedia Kuala Lumpur's 2023 population is now estimated at 8,621,724. The Merdeka Tournament is mainly held at Stadium Merdeka. support. [132] Kuala Lumpur's rapid development has triggered a huge influx of low-skilled foreign workers from Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia into Malaysia, many of whom enter the country illegally or without proper permits. [154] It was ranked the best university in Malaysia, the 22nd-best in Asia, and third in Southeast Asia in QS World University Rankings 2019. The Malaysian Parliament building is located close by, and Carcosa Seri Negara, which was once the official residence of British colonial administration, is also sited here. [73][74] This area, known as Greater Kuala Lumpur, extends from the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur westward to Port Klang, east to the edge of the Titiwangsa Mountains as well as to the north and south. [140] Besides Malay, there are a variety of languages spoken by people of Indonesian descent, such as Minangkabau[141] and Javanese. In this graph, we provide you with detailed information about the age composition of the male population of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, so that you can assess the dynamics of growth/decline of the male population of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in various age groups. [12] The city houses three of the world's ten largest shopping malls. Population of Kuala Lumpur in 2023 - statisticsPopulation of Kuala | Best viewed using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer 9.0+ with resolution 1366x768 or higher. [25] By 1875, after participation in the Selangor Civil War by Pahang Malays had ended, Swettenham noted Malay quarters near the Chinese area in a sketch map he had drawn. According to the World Tallest 50 Urban Agglomeration 2010 Projection by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Kuala Lumpur ranks 10th among cities that have most buildings above 100 metres with a combined height of 34,035 metres from its 244 high rise buildings.[148]. The main sources of data on the population and other in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: We constantly update information about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to provide you with only reliable and verified data! The population development of Kuala Lumpur as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images). Bukit Nanas, in the heart of the city centre, is one of the oldest virgin forests in the world within a city. [185][186] KL Sentral was added on 16 April 2001 and served as the new transport hub of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. [53] In 1896, Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the capital of the newly formed Federated Malay States. In 2022 the natural increase was positive, as the number of births exceeded the number of deaths by 399,671. Malaysia Population (2023) - Worldometer Many have come illegally or without the permits necessary for work. Its largest city, Kota Bharu, has a population of 1.459 million as of 2016. Most of the country's largest companies have their headquarters here, and as of December 2007 and excluding Petronas, there are 14 companies that are listed in Forbes 2000 based in Kuala Lumpur.[105]. Many large worldwide hotel chains have a presence in the city. The decline in population growth rate is due to the lower number of Non-Citizens from 2.6 million (2021) to 2.4 million (2022). [160], The premier performing arts venue is the Petronas Philharmonic Hall located underneath the Petronas Towers. This resource view is not available at the moment. Transfers between the two main lines can be made at any of the four stations on the central core: KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Bank Negara and Putra. Kuala Lumpur has grown by 202,158 in the last year, which represents a 2.4% annual change. Kuala Lumpur Urban Area Population History. There were said to be 1,000 Chinese and 700 Malays in the town in this period. The population grew from 4,500 in 1884 to 20,000 in 1890. From 1980 to 2000 the number of Bumiputeras increased by 77%, but the Chinese still outnumbered the Bumiputeras in Kuala Lumpur in the 2000 census at 43% compared to 38%. [143] Most of the styling has been modified to use local resources and adapted to the local climate, which is hot and humid all year around. This graph provides information about the dynamics of changes in the quantitative composition of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia population: the Total number of inhabitants, the number of men, the number of women, and the average age of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia inhabitants. The Mandailings, the Minangkabaus, Javanese, and Buginese began arriving in Kuala Lumpur in the 19th century, while the Acehnese arrived in the late 20th century. W.P.Kuala Lumpur population estimates by age group - all ages was at level of 6,538.1 thousands in 2020, up from 6,506.1 thousands previous year, this is a change of 0.49%. [101] The elderly age group, 60 years old and above has increased from 4% in 1980 and 1991 to 6% in 2000. This data set shows Population by age, sex and ethnic group, W.P Kuala Lumpur, 1980-2020notes: Value for year 1980 based on the adjusted data 1980 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 1991 based on the adjusted data 1991 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.Value for year 2010 based on the adjusted data 2010 Population . Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia, History, Map, Population, & Facts Prasarana Malaysia has adopted the hub and spoke system to provide greater connectivity, and reduce the need for more buses. According to the 2010 census, major ethnic groups in Kuala Lumpur are: The city is primarily a mix of Malays, Chinese, and Indians, although there are many cultures in the city such as Eurasians, Kadazans, Ibans and indigenous peoples from East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia. Federal territory and capital city of Malaysia, Federal capital city and federal territory in Malaysia. Changkat Bukit Bintang, an upmarket gastronomy area and red light district in Kuala Lumpur at night. [135] Kuala Lumpur is one of the three states where less than 50% of the population are self-identified Muslims, the other two being Penang and Sarawak. Its location in the most developed state on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, which has a wider stretch of flat land than the east coast, has helped it develop faster than other cities in Malaysia. Apart from Suria KLCC, the Bukit Bintang district has the highest concentration of shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. Some of these buildings have Islamic geometric motifs integrated into the designs of the building, due to Islamic restrictions on imitating nature through drawings. [161] The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) in Sentul West and Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPac) in Damansara Perdana are two of the most established centres in the country for the performing arts, notably theatre, plays, music, and film screening. KLIA can be reached using the KLIA Ekspres, an airport rail link service from KL Sentral, which takes twenty-eightminutes and costs RM 55 (roughly US$13.50),[194] while travelling by car or bus via highway will take about an hour but cost a lot less. the CKAN action API. 2022-03-01 States, Territories & Urban Areas KL Grand Prix CSI 5*, a five-star international showjumping equestrian event, is held annually in the city. As of 1 January 2023, the population of Malaysia was estimated to be 33,641,920 people. Malaysia: population distribution by state 2022 | Statista Kuala Lumpur has the highest population density with 8,045 . Greater Kuala Lumpur covers an even more extensive selection of universities including several international branches such as Monash University Malaysia Campus, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and Xiamen University Malaysia. The heads of some taxi associations came out and distanced themselves from taxi drivers who had given the taxi industry a bad name, promising the public that not all taxi drivers were like that.[206]. URL: https://www.data.gov.my/data/dataset/60463722-c54f-49be-9141-79d45f35f9b9/resource/01f0d505-88e0-4cfe-8f3d-c1689c42f4d6/download/_202103241143490_14.kl_dataset_1980-2020.csv. Islam is practised primarily by the Malays, the Indian Muslim communities and a small number of Chinese Muslims. Kuala Lumpur is poised to become the global Islamic financing hub[102] with an increasing number of financial institutions providing Islamic financing and the strong presence of Gulf financial institutions such as the world's largest Islamic bank, the Al-Rajhi Bank[103] and Kuwait Finance House. [78], Located in the centre of Selangor state, Kuala Lumpur was a territory of Selangor State Government. The first section of the MRT opened on 16 December 2016, and the network has since grown rapidly in accordance with Malaysia's aim of developing a comprehensive rail network as the backbone of the country's public transportation system. View live population, charts & trends: Population of Malaysia, A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.1 represents the Replacement-Level Fertility: the average number of children per woman needed for each generation to exactly replace itself without needing international immigration. Demographics of Malaysia 2022. var addyb99524d59f222c853087b6aceecd7991 = 'helpdesk.banci' + '@'; : www.dosm.gov.my. The Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur, commonly known as Petaling Street, is one of them. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Metro Area Population 1950-2023 [69], On 14 May 1990, Kuala Lumpur celebrated the centennial of the local council. Current Population Estimates, Malaysia, 2021 - DOSM [37] The war and other setbacks, such as dropping tin prices, led to a slump. [113], Kuala Lumpur alone has 66 shopping malls and is the retail and fashion hub of both Malaysia and Southeast Asia. [101][66] By the 2010 census, according to the Department of Statistics and excluding non-citizens, the Malay population in Kuala Lumpur had increased to 44.7% (45.9% Bumiputera), exceeding the Chinese population of 43.2%. [128] The process continued after Malayan independence with the growth of a largely Malay civil service, and later the implementation of the New Economic Policy which encouraged Malay participation in urban industries and business. This gives the city proper a very high population density of 17,310 people per square mile or 6,890 per square kilometer. [126] Many of the Malays were originally from the other islands of Malay Archipelago i.e. Kuala Lumpur Female Population Projection by Age Group Using - Springer Kuala Lumpur is an aging city as birth rates have fallen in the last decade or two. W.P.Kuala Lumpur - Population Estimates by Age Group - All Ages. All the information presented on our website is for informational purposes only and is not official documentation and may not have any legal force. Indians traditionally adhere to Hinduism. [22][25][26][27] Kuala Lumpur was originally a small hamlet of just a few houses and shops at the confluence of the Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang (Klang River). We present to you the most complete, extensive, and comprehensive statistical information on place Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 1980 the population of Kuala Lumpur had reached over a million, with 52% Chinese, 33% Malay, and 15% Indian. [18][19] One suggestion is that it was named after Sungai Lumpur ("muddy river"); in the 1820s a place named Sungei Lumpoor was said to be the most important tin-producing settlement up the Klang River. The 452-metre (1,483ft) Petronas Towers are the tallest twin buildings in the world and the tallest buildings in the country. Minister: Census shows Malaysia's oldest man and woman aged 120 and 118 Population by age, sex and ethnic group, W.P Kuala Lumpur - Data You can change your personal cookie settings through your internet browser settings. This email address is being protected from spambots. Some portion of the population counted as "working age" may actually be unemployed or not in the labor force whereas some portion of the "dependent" population may be employed and not necessarily economically dependent. Kuala Lumpur (City, Malaysia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and [22] Another theory says that it was initially a Cantonese word, lam-pa, meaning 'flooded jungle' or 'decayed jungle'. Also, Kuala Lumpur was designated as the World Book Capital for 2020 by UNESCO. Kuala Lumpur city population data has been obtained from public sources. Yap also presided over a small claims court. Educational Planning and Research Division - Portal KPM