Kuala Terengganu's 2026 population is now estimated at 426,158. In 1950, the population of Kuala Terengganu was 19,868. Kuala Terengganu has grown by 7,166 in the last year, which represents a 1.71% 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 Kuala Terengganu, which typically includes Kuala Terengganu'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% |
| Sandakan | 409,917 | 1.61% |
| Kota Bharu | 380,788 | 1.63% |