Economy, jobs and prices in M.B. Kuantan, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Kuantan had a mean gross monthly income of RM7,008 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 14th highest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
What is the median household income in Kuantan?
The median gross monthly household income in Kuantan was RM5,520 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. That is 17th highest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow much do households in Kuantan spend each month?
Households in Kuantan spent a mean of RM4,969 a month in 2024. That is 10th highest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow fast has household income grown in Kuantan?
Mean monthly household income in Kuantan was RM6,938 in 2022 and RM7,008 in 2024, a change of +1.0% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kuantan?
The unemployment rate in Kuantan was 1.9% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). That is joint 7th lowest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow many people are employed in Kuantan?
About 279,700 people in Kuantan were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 285,000. That is 2nd highest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Kuantan?
The labour force participation rate in Kuantan was 71.1% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. That is 10th highest of 37 among the 37 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyIs unemployment rising in Kuantan?
Unemployment in Kuantan was 1.9% in 2023 and 1.9% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Kuantan moved from RM5,926 in 2022 to RM5,520 in 2024 (-6.9%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.B. Kuantan compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Kuantan ranks 14 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | M.D. Penampang | RM7,550 |
| 12 | M.D. Tangkak | RM7,524 |
| 13 | M.P. Pontian | RM7,011 |
| 14 | M.B. Kuantan | RM7,008 |
| 15 | M.D. Marang | RM6,807 |
| 16 | M.D. Besut | RM6,747 |
| 17 | M.P. Sandakan | RM6,648 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Kuantan ranks 17 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | M.D. Besut | RM5,820 |
| 15 | M.P. Pontian | RM5,685 |
| 16 | M.D. Lahad Datu | RM5,526 |
| 17 | M.B. Kuantan | RM5,520 |
| 18 | M.P. Manjung | RM5,380 |
| 19 | M.P. Sandakan | RM5,314 |
| 20 | M.P. Kubang Pasu | RM5,312 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.B. Kuantan ranks 30 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | M.P. Kubang Pasu | 2.4% |
| 28 | M.D. Tanah Merah | 2.2% |
| 29 | M.D. Pekan | 2.0% |
| 30 | M.B. Kuantan | 1.9% |
| 31 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 1.9% |
| 32 | M.D. Baling | 1.8% |
| 33 | M.D. Maran | 1.8% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.B. Kuantan ranks 10 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | M.D. Lahad Datu | 72.4% |
| 8 | M.D. Keningau | 71.7% |
| 9 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 71.4% |
| 10 | M.B. Kuantan | 71.1% |
| 11 | M.P. Manjung | 71.0% |
| 12 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | 70.6% |
| 13 | M.D. Kinabatangan | 70.6% |
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Sources
- Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM): Household Income and Expenditure: Administrative Districts (Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2022 and 2024), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7a2a6ec4cc0f…)
- Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM): Annual Principal Labour Force Statistics by District (Labour Force Survey), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a29fb0bc348f…)
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