Kota Kinabalu's 2026 population is now estimated at 624,678. In 1950, the population of Kota Kinabalu was 15,487. Kota Kinabalu has grown by 11,551 in the last year, which represents a 1.88% 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 Kota Kinabalu, which typically includes Kota Kinabalu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.