Economy, jobs and prices in M.B. Miri, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Miri had a mean gross monthly income of RM8,166 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 8th 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 Miri?
The median gross monthly household income in Miri was RM6,600 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. That is 8th 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 Miri spend each month?
Households in Miri spent a mean of RM4,609 a month in 2024. That is 15th 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 Miri?
Mean monthly household income in Miri was RM7,932 in 2022 and RM8,166 in 2024, a change of +3.0% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Miri?
The unemployment rate in Miri was 2.7% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). That is joint 18th 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 many people are employed in Miri?
About 134,800 people in Miri were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 138,500. That is 9th 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 Miri?
The labour force participation rate in Miri was 72.9% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. That is 6th 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 Miri?
Unemployment in Miri was 2.6% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Miri moved from RM6,449 in 2022 to RM6,600 in 2024 (+2.3%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.B. Miri compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Miri ranks 8 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | D.B. Kota Kinabalu | RM8,715 |
| 6 | M.P. Muar | RM8,401 |
| 7 | M.B. Seremban | RM8,395 |
| 8 | M.B. Miri | RM8,166 |
| 9 | M.P. Dungun | RM8,055 |
| 10 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | RM8,033 |
| 11 | M.D. Penampang | RM7,550 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Miri ranks 8 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | M.P. Muar | RM7,334 |
| 6 | M.P. Dungun | RM7,156 |
| 7 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | RM6,941 |
| 8 | M.B. Miri | RM6,600 |
| 9 | M.B. Seremban | RM6,472 |
| 10 | M.D. Tangkak | RM6,374 |
| 11 | M.D. Marang | RM6,246 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.B. Miri ranks 19 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | M.P. Dungun | 3.1% |
| 17 | M.D. Pasir Puteh | 3.0% |
| 18 | M.B. Seremban | 2.7% |
| 19 | M.B. Miri | 2.7% |
| 20 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | 2.6% |
| 21 | M.P. Kemaman | 2.6% |
| 22 | M.D. Marang | 2.6% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.B. Miri ranks 6 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | M.P. Kuala Langat | 74.8% |
| 4 | M.D. Penampang | 74.4% |
| 5 | M.P. Sandakan | 73.0% |
| 6 | M.B. Miri | 72.9% |
| 7 | M.D. Lahad Datu | 72.4% |
| 8 | M.D. Keningau | 71.7% |
| 9 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 71.4% |
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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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