Malaysia: Employment
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The most recent value is 16.83 million employed people as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 16.82 million employed people. Historically, the average for Malaysia from January 2010 to June 2026 is 14.6 million employed people. The minimum of 11.55 million employed people was recorded in February 2010, while the maximum of 17.09 million employed people was reached in November 2025.
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- Measure: million employed people
- Definition: The number of people, in millions, engaged in the economy as paid employees or as self-employed.
- Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia
| Recent values | Malaysia: Employment, million people |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 16.83 |
| 2026 May | 16.82 |
| 2026 Apr | 16.82 |
| 2026 Mar | 16.8 |
| 2026 Feb | 16.79 |
| 2026 Jan | 16.77 |
| 2025 Dec | 16.75 |
| 2025 Nov | 17.09 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 18.72 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.76 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 3.86 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 3.70 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 11.95 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 66.12 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 37.09 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 51.64 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 79.21 | 2025 | percent |
| Self-employment | 25.37 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 16.83 | 6/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.00 | 6/2026 | percent |