Economy, jobs and prices in M.B. Seremban, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Seremban had a mean gross monthly income of RM8,395 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 7th 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 Seremban?
The median gross monthly household income in Seremban was RM6,472 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. 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 copyHow much do households in Seremban spend each month?
Households in Seremban spent a mean of RM5,686 a month in 2024. That is 5th 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 Seremban?
Mean monthly household income in Seremban was RM7,900 in 2022 and RM8,395 in 2024, a change of +6.3% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Seremban?
The unemployment rate in Seremban 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 Seremban?
About 327,000 people in Seremban were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 336,100. That is the 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 Seremban?
The labour force participation rate in Seremban was 67.6% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. That is 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 copyIs unemployment rising in Seremban?
Unemployment in Seremban was 2.8% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Seremban moved from RM6,384 in 2022 to RM6,472 in 2024 (+1.4%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.B. Seremban compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Seremban ranks 7 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | M.P. Kemaman | RM8,973 |
| 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 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.B. Seremban ranks 9 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | M.D. Penampang | RM6,090 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.B. Seremban ranks 18 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | M.P. Manjung | 3.1% |
| 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% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.B. Seremban ranks 18 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | M.D. Kerian | 69.8% |
| 16 | M.P. Muar | 69.4% |
| 17 | M.D. Semporna | 69.2% |
| 18 | M.B. Seremban | 67.6% |
| 19 | M.P. Kemaman | 67.5% |
| 20 | M.P. Pontian | 66.6% |
| 21 | M.P. Bentong | 66.3% |
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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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