What are the highest and lowest crude birth rates by state?

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Terengganu Recorded the Highest Crude Birth Rate, Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur the Lowest in 2023

In 2023, Malaysia observed a crude birth rate (CBR) of 13.6 births per 1,000 population, an increase from 12.9 in the previous year. This rise was reflected across most states, with Terengganu registering the highest CBR at 21.6 births per 1,000 population. Conversely, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur recorded the lowest CBR, standing at 10.7 births per 1,000 population.
Terengganu Leads with Highest Crude Birth Rate

Terengganu's CBR of 21.6 births per 1,000 population in 2023 was the highest recorded nationwide. This figure places it significantly above the national average for the year.
Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Reports Lowest Crude Birth Rate

The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur recorded the lowest CBR at 10.7 births per 1,000 population. This rate is considerably lower than the national average of 13.6 births per 1,000 population for the same period.
Seven States Surpassed National Crude Birth Rate

Seven states and federal territories recorded CBRs higher than the national average of 13.6 births per 1,000 population in 2023. These included Terengganu (21.6), Kelantan (19.2), Kedah (15.4), Pahang (14.7), Federal Territory of Putrajaya (14.4), Federal Territory of Labuan (14.2), and Johor (13.7).
Federal Territory of Putrajaya Saw a Decline in Crude Birth Rate

While most states experienced an increase in their CBR, the Federal Territory of Putrajaya was an exception. Its CBR declined from 15.7 births per 1,000 population in 2022 to 14.4 births per 1,000 population in 2023.

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