World StatisticsMalaysia: Unemployment (% of labour force, ILO estimate), 1991–2025
Value in 20253.8
Change since 2015+21.4%3.1 (2015)
World rank119 / 1822025
Rank in region12 / 29East Asia & Pacific
World4.8World Bank aggregate
Trend and comparison
Neighbours in the 2025 ranking
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Values and rank by year
| Year | Unemployment (% of labour force, ILO estimate) | vs prior year | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.8 | -2.1% | 119 / 182 |
| 2024 | 3.8 | -0.3% | 117 / 182 |
| 2023 | 3.9 | -1.8% | 116 / 184 |
| 2022 | 3.9 | -15.3% | 123 / 186 |
| 2021 | 4.6 | +2.2% | 129 / 187 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | +36.3% | 132 / 187 |
| 2019 | 3.3 | +0.9% | 145 / 187 |
| 2018 | 3.3 | -3.2% | 149 / 187 |
| 2017 | 3.4 | -0.9% | 149 / 187 |
| 2016 | 3.4 | +11.0% | 149 / 187 |
| 2015 | 3.1 | +7.6% | 155 / 187 |
| 2014 | 2.9 | -8.3% | 156 / 187 |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +3.3% | 153 / 187 |
| 2012 | 3.0 | -0.3% | 159 / 187 |
| 2011 | 3.0 | -8.1% | 159 / 187 |
| 2010 | 3.3 | -8.3% | 156 / 187 |
| 2009 | 3.6 | +8.4% | 149 / 187 |
| 2008 | 3.3 | +0.9% | 150 / 187 |
| 2007 | 3.3 | -0.3% | 146 / 187 |
| 2006 | 3.3 | -5.9% | 152 / 187 |
| 2005 | 3.5 | -0.3% | 151 / 187 |
| 2004 | 3.5 | -1.9% | 152 / 187 |
| 2003 | 3.6 | +3.7% | 150 / 187 |
| 2002 | 3.5 | -1.4% | 148 / 187 |
| 2001 | 3.5 | +17.7% | 149 / 187 |
| 2000 | 3.0 | -12.5% | 156 / 187 |
| 1999 | 3.4 | +7.2% | 150 / 187 |
| 1998 | 3.2 | +30.6% | 157 / 187 |
| 1997 | 2.4 | -2.8% | 165 / 187 |
| 1996 | 2.5 | -20.0% | 162 / 187 |
| 1995 | 3.2 | -13.5% | 150 / 187 |
| 1994 | 3.6 | -11.4% | 138 / 187 |
| 1993 | 4.1 | +10.8% | 129 / 187 |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +0.3% | 125 / 187 |
| 1991 | 3.7 | – | 120 / 187 |
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For each indicator and economy the most recent non-empty year is used, so years can differ between countries. Ranks compare only economies that have data. Aggregates (regions, income groups) are excluded from rankings; the world value is shown for reference. Values are as published by the World Bank and are revised several times a year.