Southeast Asia Cities by Population 2026

Southeast Asia Cities Overview

Jakarta stands as the region’s largest metropolis with 8.5M residents, significantly larger than other regional capitals. Bangkok follows with 5.1M inhabitants, while Yangon maintains 4.5M residents.

Indonesia dominates the urban landscape with multiple major cities beyond Jakarta, including Surabaya (2.4M), Medan (1.8M), and Bandung (1.7M). The nation’s urban network extends across its archipelago with cities like Palembang (1.4M) and Makassar (1.3M).

Several countries feature prominent primary cities: Singapore (3.5M), Ho Chi Minh City (3.5M), and Phnom Penh (1.6M). Malaysia’s urban corridor is anchored by Kuala Lumpur (1.5M), while the Philippines features several major centers including Quezon City (2.8M) and Manila (1.6M).