The number of unemployed persons in Malaysia increased to 509 Thousand in March of 2026 from 507 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Malaysia averaged 500.29 Thousand from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 826.00 Thousand in May of 2020 and a record low of 210.50 Thousand in December of 1996. 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 Unemployed Persons
In Malaysia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
509.00 507.00 826.00 210.50 1985 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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