Semarang's 2023 population is now estimated at 1,975,306. In 1950, the population of Semarang was 371,000. Semarang has grown by 37,419 in the last year, which represents a 1.93% 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 Semarang, which typically includes Semarang's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.