Alor Star's 2026 population is now estimated at 389,782. In 1950, the population of Alor Star was 37,252. Alor Star has grown by 7,296 in the last year, which represents a 1.91% 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 Alor Star, which typically includes Alor Star's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 9,175,810 | 1.95% |
| Johor Bahru | 1,147,660 | 1.79% |
| Ipoh | 902,958 | 1.72% |
| Kuching | 674,412 | 1.67% |
| Kota Kinabalu | 624,678 | 1.88% |
| Kuantan | 569,317 | 1.86% |
| Seremban | 532,494 | 1.79% |
| Kuala Terengganu | 426,158 | 1.71% |
| Sandakan | 409,917 | 1.61% |
| Kota Bharu | 380,788 | 1.63% |