Hari Raya in Malaysia: A Demographic Look at the Muslim Population
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is more than just a festive occasion in Malaysia; it is a deeply spiritual homecoming
Source: The data used in this analysis is obtained from the Current Population Estimates 2025 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (Link)
Understanding the Muslim Population
Key Observations
According to data obtained from the Key Findings Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020 Report (Department of Statistics Malaysia) [Link], Muslims make up roughly 64% of Malaysia’s population.
- Rank: The largest
- Share of population (Total Malaysia): 63.5%
- Total population: [20.61 million]
Where Are Muslims Concentrated? By State
Key Observations
Terengganu recorded the highest share of the Muslim population at 97%
Followed by W.P Putrajaya (97.2%), Kelantan (95.5%), Perlis (87.8%), Kedah (78.5%), W.P. Labuan (77.2%), Pahang (76.5%), Sabah (69.6%), Melaka (68.9%), Negeri Sembilan (62.6%), Selangor (61.1%), Johor (59.7%), Perak (57.9%), Pulau Pinang (45.5%), W.P. Kuala Lumpur (45.3%) and Sarawak (34.2%)
How to read the chart:
97% of Terengganu’s population is Muslim
Where Are Muslims Concentrated? By District
Key Observations
Setiu, Terengganu, recorded the highest share of the Muslim population at 99.6%
Followed by Pasir Puteh (98.8%), Besut (98.7%), Bachok (98.6%), Jeli (98.5%), Marang (98.5%), Hulu Terengganu (98.4%), Kuala Nerus (98.1%), Pasir Mas (98%) and Machang (97.9%)
How to read the chart:
99.6% of Setiu’s population is Muslim
