Malaysia labour force
Year :
20212022202320242025

Labour force

17.09 Million

1.09 %

Employed persons

16.58 Million

1.29 %

Unemployed

507,200

-5.04 %

Unemployment rate

3.00 %

-6.25 %

Malaysia labour force, 2021 - 2025

Unemployment rate, %

Source : Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sabah
Note: The added total may differ due to rounding.