Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia
Malaysia: Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth was 0.5405 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia, 1983–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 0.5405 % change on previous year for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in 2022.
The figure is up 49.5% on the previous year and down 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia peaked at 31.68 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -25.37 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Malaysia 60th out of 130 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 1985 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -232.9% |
| 1986 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1987 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +111.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0569 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1989 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -3065.0% |
| 1990 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 1991 | -25.37 % change on previous year | -1235.4% |
| 1992 | 31.68 % change on previous year | -224.9% |
| 1993 | -0.8884 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1996 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -623.8% |
| 1997 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 1998 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 1999 | 0.6331 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 2000 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +927.0% |
| 2001 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2002 | -0.3011 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2003 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -842.0% |
| 2004 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 2005 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +171.7% |
| 2008 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2009 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 2010 | 0.2155 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2011 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +1396.8% |
| 2012 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +100.4% |
| 2014 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2015 | 0.7486 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 2016 | 0.366 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 2017 | 0.7366 % change on previous year | +101.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9141 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2019 | 0.7246 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2020 | -0.5396 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2021 | 0.3617 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 2022 | 0.5405 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7171 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.9758 % change on previous year | -25.37 % change on previous year | 31.68 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.3862 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 6.5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.84 % change on previous year | 0.2155 % change on previous year | 6.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1209 % change on previous year | -0.5396 % change on previous year | 0.5405 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 57 Bahamas 0.5764 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Panama 0.5734 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Slovenia 0.551 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Brazil 0.3459 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Yemen 0.3423 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Italy 0.2869 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Malaysia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.2772 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.2563 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6933 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 36,440 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,289 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 21,832 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,194 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 44,026 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia?
- Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth in Malaysia was 0.5405 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.68 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.37 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Malaysia rank for female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth?
- Malaysia ranks 60th out of 130 countries with data for 2022.
- Is female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate: 1980 vs. 2024 Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates latest vs 1980. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.