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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kuantan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,995 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 1,857 | 32 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,333 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,055 | — |
| Cafes | 893 | — |
| Car repair | 852 | — |
| Education | 779 | 27 years |
| Clothing stores | 663 | — |
| Hardware store | 635 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 602 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 548 | — |
| Electronics stores | 547 | 19 years |
| Hotels and motels | 479 | — |
Kuantan Facts
| Area | 533.4 km² |
| Population | 536,390 |
| Male Population | 277,788 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 258,602 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +263.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.9% |
| Median Age | 24 years (Male: 24, Female: 24) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,891 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 9, 9221, 9222, 9223 |
| Neighborhoods | Bandar Indera Mahkota, Sri Dagangan Bussiness Centre, Putra Square, Kawasan Perindustrian Semambu, Kuantan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.80770, 103.32600 |
| Postal Codes | 25000, 25050, 25100, 25150, 25200, More |
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Kuantan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,501 | 240,167 | 323,403 | 438,188 | 536,390 | 581,522 | 618,730 |
| Population Density | 276.5 / km² | 450.2 / km² | 606.3 / km² | 821.4 / km² | 1,005.5 / km² | 1,090.1 / km² | 1,159.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKuantan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 65.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | +263.7% | +123.3% | +65.9% |
| Pahang | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kuantan Median Age
Median Age: 24 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | 24 yrs | 24 yrs | 24 yrs |
| Pahang | 24.5 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kuantan Population Density
Population Density: 1,006 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | 536,390 | 533.4 km² | 1,006 / km² |
| Pahang | 1.5 million | 35,962.9 km² | 42 / 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
Kuantan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Kuantan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kuantan
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kuantan
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kuantan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kuantan
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
Kuantan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,585 | $23,497 | $25,611 | $26,756 | $26,260 | $31,109 | $32,508 | $34,891 |
| Total GDP | $2.2B | $3.9B | $5B | $6B | $6.6B | $8.7B | $10.2B | $11.3B |
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
Kuantan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | 3,349,922 tn | 6.25 tn | 6,279.9 tons/km² |
| Pahang | 10,160,568 tn | 6.73 tn | 282.5 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
Kuantan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,349,922 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,279.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Kuantan
Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the third largest state in Malaysia. It is near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. If one measures the distance along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is located roughly half..
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