The number of employed persons in Malaysia increased to a fresh record high of 17130 Thousand in December of 2025 from 17093 Thousand in November of 2025. Employed Persons in Malaysia averaged 13832.92 Thousand from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 17129.50 Thousand in December of 2025 and a record low of 5624.60 Thousand in December of 1985. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 17129.50 17092.90 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.90 70.90 percent Dec 2025
Population 34.20 34.10 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 517.70 518.40 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.90 percent Dec 2025
Wages 3045.00 2900.00 MYR/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 3756.00 3491.00 MYR/Month Dec 2025


Malaysia Employed Persons
In Malaysia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
17129.50 17092.90 17129.50 5624.60 1985 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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