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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Taiping, Perak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,035 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 540 | 25 years |
| Other accommodation | 263 | 12 years |
| Education | 223 | — |
| Car repair | 219 | — |
| Cafes | 218 | — |
| Corporate management | 205 | — |
| Religion | 168 | — |
| Clothing stores | 163 | — |
| Beauty salons | 161 | 14 years |
| Hardware store | 161 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 154 | — |
| Electronics stores | 134 | 14 years |
Taiping, Perak Facts
| Area | 125.0 km² |
| Population | 171,267 |
| Male Population | 86,591 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 84,676 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +120.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.8% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,894 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5, 5801, 5804, 5805 |
| Neighborhoods | Kampung Jambu, Medan Taiping, Kampung Asam Kumbang, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Tupai, Taman Tasik Taiping |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Malaysia Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.85000, 100.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 34000, 34007, 34008, 34009, 34010, More |
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Taiping, Perak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,736 | 112,770 | 140,662 | 169,970 | 171,267 | 172,465 | 174,810 |
| Population Density | 621.9 / km² | 902.2 / km² | 1,125.3 / km² | 1,359.8 / km² | 1,370.1 / km² | 1,379.7 / km² | 1,398.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTaiping, Perak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping, Perak | +120.3% | +51.9% | +21.8% |
| Perak | — | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Taiping, Perak Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping, Perak | 26.7 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Perak | 26.9 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Malaysia | 25.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Taiping, Perak Population Density
Population Density: 1,370 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping, Perak | 171,267 | 125 km² | 1,370 / km² |
| Perak | 2.4 million | 20,775.8 km² | 117 / 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
Taiping, Perak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Taiping, Perak
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Taiping, Perak
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Taiping, Perak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Taiping, Perak
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
Taiping, Perak Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,887 | $12,043 | $14,336 | $14,351 | $15,928 | $17,806 | $19,877 | $20,894 |
| Total GDP | $1.5B | $2.2B | $2.8B | $3.1B | $3.7B | $4.3B | $4.8B | $5B |
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
Taiping, Perak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping, Perak | 1,110,225 tn | 6.48 tn | 8,881.8 tons/km² |
| Perak | 15,623,488 tn | 6.43 tn | 752 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
Taiping, Perak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,110,225 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,881.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Taiping, Perak
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