The number of unemployed persons in Malaysia increased to 510 Thousand in January of 2026 from 508 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Malaysia averaged 500.22 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 16771.40 16764.30 Thousand Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.90 70.80 percent Jan 2026
Population 34.20 34.10 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 510.00 508.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.90 percent Jan 2026
Wages 3045.00 2900.00 MYR/Month Dec 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 3590.00 3756.00 MYR/Month Jan 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
510.00 508.00 826.00 210.50 1985 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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