Malaysia labour force
Year :
20212022202320242025

Labour force

16.02 Million

1.42 %

Employed persons

15.39 Million

2.17 %

Unemployed

630,400

-14.00 %

Unemployment rate

3.90 %

-15.22 %

Malaysia labour force, 2021 - 2025

Unemployment rate, %

Source : Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sabah
Note: The added total may differ due to rounding.