Malaysia's urbanisation rate tripled over five decades

• Published date: 23 December 2022
• Publication title: ASEAN Tribune

23 December 2022 (NAM NEWS NETWORK) PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia)- The urbanisation rate in Malaysia has tripled from 28.4 per cent in 1970 to 75.1 per cent in 2020, which was contributed by natural population increase, migration and demarcation.

Chief Statistician Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said over the five decades, the urban population expanded by 21.4 million from 3.0 million in 1970 to 24.4 million in 2020, while, the rural population slightly increased to 8.1 million persons in 2020 from 7.5 million in 1970.

He said there were six administrative districts that have reached 100 per cent of the urban population, while 45 administrative districts with 100 per cent of the rural population.

'Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recorded 100 per cent of the population living in urban areas, followed by the state of Selangor (95.8 per cent), Pulau Pinang (92.5 per...