The data displays the degree of urbanization in Malaysia from 2007 to 2017. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2017, 76.01% of Malaysia's total population lived in urban areas and cities.
Urban areas in Malaysia
Malaysia is currently one of the most urbanized countries of East Asia, and also one of the most rapidly urbanized regions around the world; over the last ten years, the urban population in Malaysia has increased from around 66% in 2004 to 74% in 2014. This growth is expected to continue, as people from rural areas migrate to urban areas due to the economy and employment continuing to shift from agriculture to industry and services.
