Sarikei Population 2026

Sarikei has a population of 44,039, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇲🇾 Malaysia, located in Sarawak. Roughly 0.1% of Malaysia's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Kuala Lumpur, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sarikei (capital Kuala Lumpur shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

44,039

Rank in Malaysia

#158

Coordinates

2.12°N, 111.52°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Kuching

Distance to capital (Kuala Lumpur)

1,098 km

682 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sarawak

City	Population	Rank in Malaysia
Kuching	402,738	#26
Miri	300,543	#33
Sibu	198,239	#50
Bintulu	151,617	#56
Marudi	90,100	#89
Serian	58,059	#129
Bau	52,643	#138
Niah	48,875	#147

Cities near Sarikei

Maradong20,299 people · ~12 km away
Pakan15,462 people · ~32 km away
Sibu198,239 people · ~39 km away
Daro19,477 people · ~46 km away
Julau15,333 people · ~46 km away
Saratok19,009 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarikei?

Sarikei has a population of 44,039 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Malaysia.

What region is Sarikei in?

Sarikei is located in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Is Sarikei the capital of Malaysia?

No, the capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, about 1,098 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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