European Union 28 vs Malaysia: Employment
European Union 28
242,261
in 2025
Malaysia
15,392
in 2022
European Union 28 rank
32nd
Malaysia rank
34th
Employment over time
- European Union 28
- Malaysia
How they compare
European Union 28 currently reports 242,261 against 15,392 in Malaysia, a difference of 226,869.
That makes European Union 28's figure about 15.7 times Malaysia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.
European Union 28 ranks 32nd and Malaysia ranks 34th of 85 groups.
European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union 28 | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 214,566 | 10,059 | 204,507 | European Union 28 |
| 2010s | 225,887 | 14,166 | 211,721 | European Union 28 |
| 2020s | 236,521 | 15,138 | 221,383 | European Union 28 |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, European Union 28 or Malaysia?
- European Union 28, at 242,261 against 15,392 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between European Union 28 and Malaysia?
- 226,869, with European Union 28 ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 28 and Malaysia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do European Union 28 and Malaysia rank globally for employment?
- European Union 28 ranks 32nd 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.