Bengkulu's 2026 population is now estimated at 460,295. In 1950, the population of Bengkulu was 20,104. Bengkulu has grown by 9,311 in the last year, which represents a 2.06% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bengkulu, which typically includes Bengkulu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | 11,840,000 | 1.77% |
| Bekasi | 4,015,740 | 2.28% |
| Depok | 3,296,680 | 2.44% |
| Depok | 3,296,680 | 2.44% |
| Surabaya | 3,189,960 | 1.67% |
| Bandung | 2,804,750 | 1.69% |
| Tangerang | 2,680,800 | 2.06% |
| Medan | 2,565,940 | 1.76% |
| Semarang | 2,091,480 | 1.9% |
| Palembang | 1,923,140 | 1.88% |
| Batam | 1,906,820 | 2.58% |
| Makassar | 1,770,180 | 1.89% |
| Tasikmalaya | 1,333,470 | 2.74% |
| Bogor | 1,305,840 | 1.94% |
| Bandar Lampung | 1,233,990 | 1.97% |
| Samarinda | 1,180,100 | 2.19% |
| Denpasar | 1,119,120 | 1.99% |
| Padang | 1,092,560 | 1.86% |
| Malang | 964,677 | 1.7% |
| Banjarmasin | 814,539 | 1.85% |
| Pontianak | 749,194 | 1.91% |
| Ambon | 618,585 | 2.41% |
| Mataram | 573,000 | 1.99% |
| Surakarta | 569,924 | 1.65% |
| Yogyakarta | 484,808 | 1.79% |
| Manado | 481,631 | 1.69% |
| Sukabumi | 375,414 | 1.8% |
| Jayapura | 354,092 | 1.94% |
| Cirebon | 348,237 | 1.7% |
| Pekalongan | 343,697 | 1.76% |
