Economy, jobs and prices in M.D. Penampang, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Penampang had a mean gross monthly income of RM7,550 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 11th 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 Penampang?
The median gross monthly household income in Penampang was RM6,090 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. That is 12th 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 Penampang spend each month?
Households in Penampang spent a mean of RM4,234 a month in 2024. That is 19th 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 Penampang?
Mean monthly household income in Penampang was RM7,491 in 2022 and RM7,550 in 2024, a change of +0.8% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Penampang?
The unemployment rate in Penampang was 5.8% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). 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 many people are employed in Penampang?
About 82,500 people in Penampang were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 87,600. That is 16th 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 Penampang?
The labour force participation rate in Penampang was 74.4% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. That is 4th 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 Penampang?
Unemployment in Penampang was 5.8% in 2023 and 5.8% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Penampang moved from RM6,265 in 2022 to RM6,090 in 2024 (-2.8%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.D. Penampang compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.D. Penampang ranks 11 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | M.D. Tangkak | RM7,524 |
| 13 | M.P. Pontian | RM7,011 |
| 14 | M.B. Kuantan | RM7,008 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.D. Penampang ranks 12 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | M.B. Seremban | RM6,472 |
| 10 | M.D. Tangkak | RM6,374 |
| 11 | M.D. Marang | RM6,246 |
| 12 | M.D. Penampang | RM6,090 |
| 13 | D.B. Kota Kinabalu | RM5,896 |
| 14 | M.D. Besut | RM5,820 |
| 15 | M.P. Pontian | RM5,685 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.D. Penampang ranks 9 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | M.D. Lahad Datu | 7.5% |
| 7 | M.P. Sandakan | 6.8% |
| 8 | D.B. Kota Kinabalu | 5.9% |
| 9 | M.D. Penampang | 5.8% |
| 10 | M.D. Machang | 4.9% |
| 11 | M.D. Kerian | 4.2% |
| 12 | M.D. Pasir Mas | 3.8% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.D. Penampang ranks 4 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.P. Sepang | 76.7% |
| 2 | D.B. Kota Kinabalu | 76.2% |
| 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% |
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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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