In 2023, approximately 2.43 million people between the age of 30 to 34 years old were employed in Malaysia, making it the largest age group of people in employment. By comparison, there were around 445,000 employed people aged 60 to 64 years old.
Number of employed persons in Malaysia in 2023, by age group
(in 1,000s)
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Statistics Malaysia. (October 29, 2024). Number of employed persons in Malaysia in 2023, by age group (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/794766/employed-persons-by-age-group-malaysia/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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