The population of Magelang Regency in 2025 reached 1,351,952 people, consisting of 679,189 males and 672,763 females. With this population, the population density of Magelang Regency stood at 1,196 people per square kilometer. Meanwhile, the sex ratio was recorded at 101, meaning there were approximately 101 males for every 100 females. This population size provides an important overview of demographic developments and the community’s service needs in Magelang Regency.
In terms of distribution by subdistrict, Mertoyudan had the largest population, with 120,656 people. It was followed by Grabag, with 97,945 people, and Secang, with 85,942 people. The large populations in these three subdistricts highlight the importance of development planning that takes population distribution into account, particularly in providing educational facilities, healthcare services, infrastructure, and other essential public services.
