The number of employed persons in Malaysia increased to 16824.80 Thousand in May from 16815.80 Thousand in April of 2026. Employed Persons in Malaysia averaged 13961.06 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



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Employed Persons 16824.80 16815.80 Thousand May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.90 70.90 percent May 2026
Population 34.20 34.06 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 513.40 511.80 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.00 3.00 percent May 2026
Wages 3167.00 3045.00 MYR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 3529.00 3524.00 MYR/Month May 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
16824.80 16815.80 17092.50 5624.60 1985 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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