Categories in Shah Alam
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shah Alam
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 6,209 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 4,485 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 3,951 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 1,615 | 20 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 1,587 | 35 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,543 | 19 years |
| Education | 1,330 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,264 | 23 years |
| Cafes | 1,220 | — |
| Hardware store | 1,088 | 39 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,078 | 28 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,018 | 22 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 999 | 17 years |
Shah Alam Facts
| Area | 302.8 km² |
| Population | 1,053,510 |
| Male Population | 535,756 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 517,754 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +450.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +81.7% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 27.1, Female: 26.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,061 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3, 350, 351, 352 |
| Neighborhoods | Seksyen 7, Setia Alam, Seksyen 14, Kota Kemuning, Seksyen 13 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.08507, 101.53281 |
| Postal Codes | 40000, 40100, 40150, 40160, 40170, More |
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Shah Alam Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 191,236 | 370,980 | 579,864 | 942,090 | 1,053,510 | 1,157,517 | 1,237,545 |
| Population Density | 631.5 / km² | 1,225.1 / km² | 1,914.9 / km² | 3,111.1 / km² | 3,479.1 / km² | 3,822.6 / km² | 4,086.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShah Alam Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 81.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam | +450.9% | +184% | +81.7% |
| Selangor | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shah Alam Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam | 26.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Selangor | 26.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shah Alam Population Density
Population Density: 3,479 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam | 1.1 million | 302.8 km² | 3,479 / km² |
| Selangor | 6.1 million | 7,828.2 km² | 784 / 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
Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shah Alam
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Shah Alam
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shah Alam
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shah Alam
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
Shah Alam Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,688 | $20,518 | $19,527 | $22,490 | $24,162 | $31,508 | $33,341 | $38,061 |
| Total GDP | $2.5B | $5.6B | $7.7B | $11B | $14.5B | $22.6B | $28.3B | $33.7B |
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
Shah Alam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam | 9,614,825 tn | 9.13 tn | 31,751.7 tons/km² |
| Selangor | 54,361,620 tn | 8.86 tn | 6,944.3 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
Shah Alam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,614,825 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,751.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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.
Shah Alam
Shah Alam /ʃɑː ˈɑːləm/ is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia and situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur...
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