The number of unemployed persons in Malaysia decreased to a six-year low of 517.70 Thousand in December of 2025 from 518.40 Thousand in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Malaysia averaged 497.86 Thousand from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 826.10 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 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 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
517.70 518.40 826.10 210.50 1985 - 2025 Thousand Monthly
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