Pekan Baru's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,364,640. In 1950, the population of Pekan Baru was 36,586. Pekan Baru has grown by 30,110 in the last year, which represents a 2.26% 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 Pekan Baru, which typically includes Pekan Baru's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | 11,634,100 | 1.73% |
| Bekasi | 3,926,050 | 2.49% |
| Depok | 3,218,290 | 2.71% |
| Surabaya | 3,137,620 | 1.58% |
| Bandung | 2,758,100 | 1.62% |
| Tangerang | 2,626,610 | 2.16% |
| Medan | 2,521,590 | 1.72% |
| Semarang | 2,052,410 | 1.93% |
| Palembang | 1,887,700 | 1.89% |
| Batam | 1,858,910 | 2.92% |
| Makassar | 1,737,390 | 1.9% |
| Pekan Baru | 1,364,640 | 2.26% |
| Tasikmalaya | 1,297,900 | 3.16% |
| Bogor | 1,281,010 | 1.98% |
| Bandar Lampung | 1,210,200 | 2.02% |
| Samarinda | 1,154,760 | 2.36% |
| Denpasar | 1,097,310 | 2.05% |
| Padang | 1,072,560 | 1.87% |
| Malang | 948,572 | 1.63% |
| Banjarmasin | 799,706 | 1.86% |
