Which states show the second and third highest population growth rates?

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Kelantan and Selangor/Putrajaya/Pahang Show the Second and Third Highest Population Growth Rates

Kelantan registered the second highest population growth rate at 1 per cent, while Selangor, Putrajaya, and Pahang collectively showed the third highest growth rate at 0.6 per cent each. These figures are part of the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) latest population estimates.
Kelantan's Second Highest Growth

Kelantan recorded a population growth rate of 1 per cent, positioning it as the state with the second highest increase. This follows Terengganu, which led the nation with a 1.2 per cent growth rate.
Selangor, Putrajaya, and Pahang's Growth

Selangor, Putrajaya, and Pahang each recorded a population growth rate of 0.6 per cent. This places them collectively as the third tier in terms of population expansion among Malaysian states.
National Population Projections

These state-level figures contribute to the broader national population estimate. Malaysia's total population is projected to reach 34.4 million in 2026, an increase from 34.2 million in the previous year. The overall projected growth rate for the nation between 2025 and 2026 is 0.5 per cent.

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