Malaga's 2020 population is now estimated at 590,032. In 1950, the population of Malaga was 274,172. Malaga has grown by 14,403 since 2015, which represents a 0.50% 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 Malaga, which typically includes Malaga's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 607,307 | 0.19% | 5,830 |
| 2030 | 601,477 | 0.21% | 6,338 |
| 2025 | 595,139 | 0.17% | 5,107 |
| 2020 | 590,032 | 0.50% | 14,403 |
| 2015 | 575,629 | 0.68% | 19,291 |
| 2010 | 556,338 | 0.68% | 18,655 |
| 2005 | 537,683 | 0.45% | 11,995 |
| 2000 | 525,688 | -0.18% | -4,800 |
| 1995 | 530,488 | -0.08% | -2,043 |
| 1990 | 532,531 | 0.61% | 15,891 |
| 1985 | 516,640 | 0.92% | 23,020 |
| 1980 | 493,620 | 2.95% | 66,825 |
| 1975 | 426,795 | 2.88% | 56,417 |
| 1970 | 370,378 | 2.21% | 38,281 |
| 1965 | 332,097 | 2.07% | 32,342 |
| 1960 | 299,755 | 0.86% | 12,629 |
| 1955 | 287,126 | 0.93% | 12,954 |
| 1950 | 274,172 | 0.00% |