Malaysia Labour Force

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 64.513 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.323 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 61.763 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.513 % in 2017 and a record low of 60.148 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
64.513 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 68.174 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.839 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 64.059 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.174 % in 2017 and a record low of 62.679 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
68.174 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 42.491 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.660 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 43.315 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.900 % in 1990 and a record low of 40.005 % in 2010. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
42.491 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 50.794 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.596 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 44.799 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.794 % in 2017 and a record low of 43.048 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
50.794 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 54.700 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.357 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 47.036 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.700 % in 2017 and a record low of 45.522 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
54.700 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.891 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.098 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 35.929 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.292 % in 1990 and a record low of 32.014 % in 2010. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.891 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 77.346 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.138 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 77.666 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.910 % in 1990 and a record low of 76.139 % in 2010. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
77.346 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data was reported at 80.628 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.280 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 80.272 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.948 % in 1990 and a record low of 78.628 % in 2010. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
80.628 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 49.565 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.660 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.591 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.355 % in 1990 and a record low of 47.563 % in 2010. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
49.565 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 65.671 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.592 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 57.271 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.671 % in 2017 and a record low of 56.432 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.671 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 67.730 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.880 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 65.230 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.880 % in 2015 and a record low of 55.000 % in 1991. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
67.730 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 42.940 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.670 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 43.110 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.220 % in 1980 and a record low of 41.750 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
42.940 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 54.310 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.100 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 46.690 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.310 % in 2016 and a record low of 35.090 % in 1991. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
54.310 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 35.330 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.470 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 34.805 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.600 % in 1980 and a record low of 33.130 % in 2012. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
35.330 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 80.170 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 80.650 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 82.120 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.010 % in 1993 and a record low of 74.840 % in 1991. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
80.170 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 49.940 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.230 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 50.840 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.410 % in 1980 and a record low of 49.670 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
49.940 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Malaysia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1980 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 67.744 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.080 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 56.004 % from Dec 1980 to 2016, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.744 % in 2016 and a record low of 46.887 % in 1991. MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
67.744 2016 yearly 1980 - 2016

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Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 65.940 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.440 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.175 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.940 % in 2016 and a record low of 61.760 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
65.940 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 72.950 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.710 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.740 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.710 % in 2015 and a record low of 69.690 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
72.950 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 69.250 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.330 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 67.780 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.330 % in 2015 and a record low of 65.660 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an advanced level of education who are in the labor force. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
69.250 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 47.500 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.730 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 46.505 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.500 % in 2016 and a record low of 39.330 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
47.500 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 86.410 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 86.550 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.510 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.160 % in 2013 and a record low of 86.410 % in 2016. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
86.410 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 69.090 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 68.950 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.955 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.090 % in 2016 and a record low of 65.240 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with a basic level of education who are in the labor force. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
69.090 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 53.100 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 53.860 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.915 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.860 % in 2015 and a record low of 48.890 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
53.100 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 79.410 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.520 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 79.510 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.140 % in 2013 and a record low of 78.460 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
79.410 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2011 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 66.920 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.270 % for 2015. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 66.975 % from Dec 2011 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.320 % in 2014 and a record low of 64.180 % in 2011. MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. The percentage of the working age population with an intermediate level of education who are in the labor force. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Last Frequency Range
66.920 2016 yearly 2011 - 2016

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Malaysia Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

MY: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 38.054 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 37.979 % for 2016. MY: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 35.739 % from Dec 1990 to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.054 % in 2017 and a record low of 34.746 % in 2008. MY: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
38.054 2017 yearly 1990 - 2017

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Malaysia Malaysia Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15-64
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15-64
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15-64
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24
MY: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male
MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population
MY: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force
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