Categories in Perai
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Perai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 954 | 13 years |
| Shopping | 817 | 38 years |
| Corporate management | 644 | 30 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 376 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 248 | 25 years |
| Cafes | 239 | — |
| Hardware store | 182 | — |
| Education | 176 | — |
| Clothing stores | 174 | — |
| Other accommodation | 174 | — |
| Car repair | 164 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 160 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 152 | — |
| Technical construction services | 147 | — |
Perai Facts
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Population | 59,493 |
| Male Population | 30,546 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 28,947 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +119.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.0% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 28.3, Female: 28.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,532 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4390 |
| Neighborhoods | Bandar Perai Jaya, Seberang Jaya, Chai Leng Park, Taman Inderawasih, Taman Chai Leng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.38333, 100.38333 |
| Postal Codes | 13600, 13700 |
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Perai Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,161 | 40,352 | 51,277 | 64,977 | 59,493 | 61,722 | 64,098 |
| Population Density | 1,091.9 / km² | 1,622.2 / km² | 2,061.4 / km² | 2,612.1 / km² | 2,391.7 / km² | 2,481.3 / km² | 2,576.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPerai Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perai | +119% | +47.4% | +16% |
| Penang | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Perai Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perai | 28.3 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
| Penang | 29.1 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Perai Population Density
Population Density: 2,392 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perai | 59,493 | 24.9 km² | 2,392 / km² |
| Penang | 1.6 million | 1,010.5 km² | 1,555 / 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
Perai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Perai
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Perai
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Perai
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Perai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Perai
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
Perai Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,055 | $21,511 | $23,656 | $21,659 | $23,276 | $26,734 | $26,721 | $29,532 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $3B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $4.3B | $5.2B | $5.3B | $5.9B |
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
Perai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perai | 13,360 tn | 0.22 tn | 537.1 tons/km² |
| Penang | 10,685,818 tn | 6.8 tn | 10,574.7 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
Perai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,360 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 537.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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.
- 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.
Perai
Perai, alternatively known as Prai, is a township and a major industrial area located in Penang, Malaysia. It is situated in Seberang Perai, which is on the mainland. This town gives its name to Seberang Perai. The town begin with a settlement locate..
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