Malaysia Unemployment Rate
May 2026
Malaysia’s labour market remains stable in May 2026. Unemployment remains steady at 3.0%, while the labour force participation rate climbed to a record 70.90%
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Labour Force Malaysia May 2026
Data: data.gov.my
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment stays at 3.0% in May 2026, unchanged from April 2026.
According to DOSM, Malaysia’s labour market showed moderate improvement in May 2026, supported by stable economic growth and consistent employment gains, even as global supply chain disruptions continued to pose challenges.
Labour Force Participation Rate
The participation rate reached 70.90% in May 2026 — a record high in this dataset. This measures the share of the working-age population that is either employed or actively looking for work.
A rising participation rate alongside stable unemployment is a healthy signal: more people are entering or staying in the workforce, and jobs are available to absorb them.
