Johor Bahru's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,127,520. In 1950, the population of Johor Bahru was 46,824. Johor Bahru has grown by 20,520 in the last year, which represents a 1.85% 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 Johor Bahru, which typically includes Johor Bahru's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.