Ipoh's 2025 population is now estimated at 887,711. In 1950, the population of Ipoh was 91,732. Ipoh has grown by 15,287 in the last year, which represents a 1.75% 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 Ipoh, which typically includes Ipoh's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 9,000,280 | 2.1% |
| Johor Bahru | 1,127,520 | 1.85% |
| Kuching | 663,317 | 1.69% |
| Kota Kinabalu | 613,127 | 2% |
| Kuantan | 558,940 | 1.96% |
| Seremban | 523,120 | 1.86% |
| Kuala Terengganu | 418,992 | 1.74% |
| Sandakan | 403,435 | 1.59% |
| Kota Bharu | 374,699 | 1.62% |