Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population

Estimated residents of Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak in 2026, by sex, age group and ethnicity.

Total Population717,900
Male363,400
Female354,600
Share of Sarawak28.3%

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Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by sex

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by sex
SexPopulationShareShare chart
Male 363,400 50.6%
Female 354,600 49.4%

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by age group

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by age group
Age groupPopulationShareShare chart
Children (0–14) 136,100 19.0%
Working age (15–64) 506,800 70.6%
Seniors (65+) 75,100 10.5%

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by five-year age group

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by five-year age group
Age groupPopulationShareShare chart
0–4 years 39,800 5.5%
5–9 years 46,000 6.4%
10–14 years 50,300 7.0%
15–19 years 53,500 7.5%
20–24 years 60,000 8.4%
25–29 years 61,500 8.6%
30–34 years 63,600 8.9%
35–39 years 56,700 7.9%
40–44 years 51,500 7.2%
45–49 years 45,200 6.3%
50–54 years 41,400 5.8%
55–59 years 38,000 5.3%
60–64 years 35,400 4.9%
65–69 years 28,200 3.9%
70–74 years 21,600 3.0%
75–79 years 13,700 1.9%
80–84 years 7,300 1.0%
85+ years 4,300 0.6%

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by ethnicity

Bahagian Kuching, Sarawak population by ethnicity
EthnicityPopulationShareShare chart
Bumiputera (Malay) 254,800 35.5%
Bumiputera (Other) 215,700 30.0%
Chinese 229,700 32.0%
Indian 2,600 0.4%
Other citizens 1,700 0.2%
Non-citizens 13,400 1.9%

Ethnic groups follow DOSM categories. Non-citizens are shown as a single group regardless of ethnicity.

Population by district in Bahagian Kuching

3 districts
Districts in Bahagian Kuching ranked by estimated population
DistrictPopulationShareProperty prices
Kuching 628,600 87.6% Bahagian Kuching report
Bau 54,200 7.5% Bahagian Kuching report
Lundu 35,100 4.9% Bahagian Kuching report

Property reports use the district names in recorded transactions. Sarawak property records are grouped by division, so several districts may share one property report.

Other districts in Sarawak

Asajaya35,500 residents Bau54,200 residents Belaga22,700 residents Beluru26,800 residents Betong37,600 residents Bintulu189,300 residents Bukit Mabong10,700 residents Dalat22,100 residents Daro20,800 residents Gedong11,800 residents Julau15,900 residents Kabong19,400 residents Kanowit25,600 residents Kapit37,800 residents Kuching628,600 residents Lawas38,600 residents Limbang46,800 residents Lingga8,800 residents Lubok Antu24,700 residents Lundu35,100 residents Maradong20,900 residents Marudi18,900 residents Matu16,600 residents Miri259,000 residents Mukah43,000 residents Pakan15,800 residents Pantu10,700 residents Pusa20,400 residents Samarahan137,200 residents Saratok23,600 residents Sarikei45,300 residents Sebauh31,600 residents Sebuyau12,400 residents Selangau20,800 residents Serian56,700 residents Sibu257,100 residents Siburan32,200 residents Simunjan12,000 residents Song10,400 residents Sri Aman43,100 residents Subis55,800 residents Tanjung Manis8,000 residents Tatau32,600 residents Tebedu25,600 residents Telang Usan17,300 residents

About these figures

Population figures are Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) estimates for 2026, published in thousands to one decimal place and shown here to the nearest hundred residents. State totals add up their district estimates. Sex, age and ethnicity breakdowns are published separately and may differ slightly from the total because of rounding.

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