The number of employed persons in Malaysia increased to 16771.40 Thousand in January of 2026 from 16764.30 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Malaysia averaged 13909.05 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 16771.40 16764.30 Thousand Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.90 70.80 percent Jan 2026
Population 34.20 34.10 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 510.00 508.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.90 percent Jan 2026
Wages 3045.00 2900.00 MYR/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 3590.00 3756.00 MYR/Month Jan 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
16771.40 16764.30 17092.50 5624.60 1985 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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