A open data product by the
Malaysian Bureau of Labour Statistics
A open data product by the
Malaysian Bureau of Labour Statistics
Labour Markets
This dashboard summarises data from the monthly Labour Force Report, which presents statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment obtained from the Labour Force Survey (LFS). This data is a vital input for labour market analysis and formulation of policy related to human resource development, and serves as an essential reference for research related to employment and the labour market.
Last updated: 09 May 2025, 12:00
Next update: 11 Jun 2025, 12:00
How is unemployment trending?
Data as of Mar 2025An unemployed person is anyone who did not work during the period of the survey, but was willing to work and looking for a job.
Unemployment Rate
Latest (Mar 2025)
3.1%
2010
2025
How are other key labour market indicators trending?
Data as of Mar 2025Labour Force Participation Rate
Latest (Mar 2025)
70.7%
Employment-to-Population Ratio
Latest (Mar 2025)
68.6
Unemployed Persons
Latest (Mar 2025)
529,600
Own-Account Workers
Latest (Mar 2025)
3.1 million
Outside Labour Force
Latest (Mar 2025)
7.2 million
Department of Statistics Malaysia
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