Health in M.D. Kerian, Malaysia: official figures
Life expectancy at birth in Kerian is 71.2 years in the 2026 district estimate. That is 5th lowest of 39 among the 39 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
How long do men and women live in Kerian?
Life expectancy at birth in Kerian is 68.2 years for men and 74.6 years for women (2026), a gap of 6.4 years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia with the National Registration Department (OpenDOSM) · saved copyIs life expectancy rising in Kerian?
Life expectancy at birth in Kerian was 70.8 years in 2021 and 71.2 years in 2026.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia with the National Registration Department (OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow many people die each year in Kerian?
1,641 deaths were registered in Kerian in 2025, a crude death rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents. That is 2nd highest of 39 among the 39 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: National Registration Department and Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Registered deaths in Kerian were 1,410 in 2020 and 1,641 in 2025. Source: National Registration Department and Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
- Of the deaths registered in Kerian in 2025, 903 were men and 738 were women. Source: National Registration Department and Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.D. Kerian compares with other cities in Malaysia
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2026)
M.D. Kerian ranks 35 of 39, highest first.
| Rank | City | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | M.D. Pasir Puteh | 71.9 |
| 33 | M.P. Dungun | 71.8 |
| 34 | M.D. Tuaran | 71.6 |
| 35 | M.D. Kerian | 71.2 |
| 36 | M.D. Maran | 69.9 |
| 37 | M.D. Baling | 69.8 |
| 38 | M.D. Pekan | 69.6 |
Crude death rate per 1,000 residents (2025)
M.D. Kerian ranks 2 of 39, highest first.
| Rank | City | Crude death rate per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 11.0 |
| 2 | M.D. Kerian | 9.7 |
| 3 | M.D. Baling | 9.2 |
| 4 | M.D. Maran | 8.7 |
| 5 | M.P. Pontian | 8.5 |
| 6 | M.P. Kubang Pasu | 7.7 |
| 7 | M.D. Pasir Puteh | 7.5 |
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Sources
- National Registration Department and Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM): Annual Deaths by District and Sex, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a51e3bed0cca…)
- Department of Statistics Malaysia with the National Registration Department (OpenDOSM): Life Expectancy by District and Sex, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 394468eb923a…)
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