Eastern Africa vs Malaysia: Employment
Eastern Africa
209,236
in 2025
Malaysia
15,392
in 2022
Eastern Africa rank
36th
Malaysia rank
34th
Employment over time
- Eastern Africa
- Malaysia
How they compare
Eastern Africa currently reports 209,236 against 15,392 in Malaysia, a difference of 193,844.
That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 13.6 times Malaysia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa ranks 36th and Malaysia ranks 34th of 85 groups.
Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 117,004 | 10,059 | 106,945 | Eastern Africa |
| 2010s | 156,596 | 14,166 | 142,430 | Eastern Africa |
| 2020s | 182,773 | 15,138 | 167,635 | Eastern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Eastern Africa or Malaysia?
- Eastern Africa, at 209,236 against 15,392 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Eastern Africa and Malaysia?
- 193,844, with Eastern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Malaysia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Eastern Africa and Malaysia rank globally for employment?
- Eastern Africa ranks 36th and Malaysia ranks 34th of 85 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.