Categories in Chukai
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chukai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 916 |
| Shopping | 457 |
| Cafes | 285 |
| Other accommodation | 278 |
| Corporate management | 256 |
| Clothing stores | 211 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 201 |
| Education | 195 |
| Car repair | 149 |
| Hardware store | 126 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 122 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 116 |
Chukai Facts
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population | 1,113 |
| Male Population | 577 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 536 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -38.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -65.9% |
| Median Age | 22.9 years (Male: 22.7, Female: 23) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,132 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 9 |
| Neighborhoods | Kampung Gong Pauh, Kampung Jakar, Kampung Gong Limau, Kampung Dusun Nyior, Taman Cukai Utama |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.25000, 103.41667 |
| Postal Codes | 24000, 24007, 24009 |
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Chukai Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,807 | 2,698 | 3,266 | 3,888 | 1,113 | 1,104 | 1,121 |
| Population Density | 1,204.7 / km² | 1,798.7 / km² | 2,177.3 / km² | 2,592 / km² | 742 / km² | 736 / km² | 747.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChukai Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 65.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukai | -38.4% | -58.7% | -65.9% |
| Terengganu | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chukai Median Age
Median Age: 22.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukai | 22.9 yrs | 23 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
| Terengganu | 21.3 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chukai Population Density
Population Density: 742 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukai | 1,113 | 1.5 km² | 742 / km² |
| Terengganu | 4,167 | 29.9 km² | 139 / km² |
| Malaysia | 29.6 million | 329,840.2 km² | 89.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chukai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Chukai
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chukai
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chukai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chukai
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Chukai Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,706 | $9,949 | $12,022 | $13,285 | $12,687 | $13,397 | $12,901 | $15,132 |
| Total GDP | $8.3M | $11.7M | $15.9M | $20M | $21.4M | $23.6M | $22.9M | $26.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chukai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukai | 7,010 tn | 6.3 tn | 4,673.6 tons/km² |
| Terengganu | 23,761 tn | 5.7 tn | 794.9 tons/km² |
| Malaysia | 198,593,412 tn | 6.71 tn | 602.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Chukai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,010 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,673.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Chukai
Chukai, also known by the name of Kemaman Town (est. pop. (2009): over 160,000) is the administrative seat of Kemaman District, in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. name "Chukai" (proper spelling of the Malay word: cukai) means 'taxes' in Malay. Th..
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