Johor Bahru's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,147,660. In 1950, the population of Johor Bahru was 46,824. Johor Bahru has grown by 20,140 in the last year, which represents a 1.79% 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.