Malang's 2020 population is now estimated at 886,620. In 1950, the population of Malang was 207,880. Malang has grown by 34,264 since 2015, which represents a 0.79% 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 Malang, which typically includes Malang's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,114,137 | 1.53% | 81,454 |
| 2030 | 1,032,683 | 1.71% | 84,111 |
| 2025 | 948,572 | 1.36% | 61,952 |
| 2020 | 886,620 | 0.79% | 34,264 |
| 2015 | 852,356 | 0.75% | 31,094 |
| 2010 | 821,262 | 0.81% | 32,537 |
| 2005 | 788,725 | 0.81% | 31,325 |
| 2000 | 757,400 | 0.88% | 32,619 |
| 1995 | 724,781 | 1.03% | 36,263 |
| 1990 | 688,518 | 3.12% | 97,952 |
| 1985 | 590,566 | 3.05% | 82,370 |
| 1980 | 508,196 | 2.13% | 50,853 |
| 1975 | 457,343 | 2.14% | 45,965 |
| 1970 | 411,378 | 2.17% | 41,927 |
| 1965 | 369,451 | 2.78% | 47,355 |
| 1960 | 322,096 | 4.48% | 63,343 |
| 1955 | 258,753 | 4.48% | 50,873 |
| 1950 | 207,880 | 0.00% |