| Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 976,269 | — | ||
| 1980 | 1,235,553 | +26.6% | ||
| 1991 | 1,642,771 | +33.0% | ||
| 2000 | 2,009,893 | +22.3% | ||
| 2010 | 2,399,839 | +19.4% | ||
| 2021 | 2,470,000 | +2.9% | ||
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| Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia (2021) | ||||
Sarawak's population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. This makes Sarawak demography very distinct and unique compared to its Peninsular counterpart. However, it largely mirrors to other territories in Borneo – Sabah, Brunei and Kalimantan.
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