The number of employed persons in Malaysia increased to 16804 Thousand in March of 2026 from 16790.90 Thousand in February of 2026. Employed Persons in Malaysia averaged 13935.19 Thousand from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 17092.50 Thousand in November 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 16804.00 16790.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.90 70.90 percent Mar 2026
Population 34.20 34.10 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 509.00 507.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.90 percent Mar 2026
Wages 3045.00 2900.00 MYR/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 3547.00 3550.00 MYR/Month Mar 2026


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
16804.00 16790.90 17092.50 5624.60 1985 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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