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Malaysia Female Labor Force Rate

Malaysia's female labor force rate rose to 51.6% in 2024, up from 51.57% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.03% from the previous year. Malaysia has female labor force rate lower than the global median (51.60% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Asia, Malaysia is lower (51.60% vs regional median 51.81%) and ranks 25th out of 48 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 51.6%
2023 51.57%
2022 51.6%
2021 51.39%
2020 51.39%
2019 51.78%
2018 51.62%
2017 51.28%
2016 50.98%
2015 50.83%
2014 50.47%
2013 48.75%
2012 47.02%
2011 45.29%
2010 45.2%
2009 45.11%
2008 45.22%
2007 45.24%
2006 45.26%
2005 45.33%
2004 45.42%
2003 45.5%
2002 45.59%
2001 45.68%
2000 45.79%
1999 45.7%
1998 45.6%
1997 45.69%
1996 45.57%
1995 45.44%
1994 45.35%
1993 45.29%
1992 45.24%
1991 45.22%
1990 45.21%
Malaysia Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in Malaysia aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 3.83% 3.87% 2024
Unemployment Rate 3% 3% Aug'25