Economy, jobs and prices in M.D. Sabak Bernam, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Sabak Bernam had a mean gross monthly income of RM8,033 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 10th 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 Sabak Bernam?
The median gross monthly household income in Sabak Bernam was RM6,941 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. That is 7th 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 Sabak Bernam spend each month?
Households in Sabak Bernam spent a mean of RM5,621 a month in 2024. That is 7th 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 Sabak Bernam?
Mean monthly household income in Sabak Bernam was RM6,930 in 2022 and RM8,033 in 2024, a change of +15.9% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Sabak Bernam?
The unemployment rate in Sabak Bernam 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 Sabak Bernam?
About 53,400 people in Sabak Bernam were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 54,500. That is 6th 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 copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Sabak Bernam?
The labour force participation rate in Sabak Bernam was 71.4% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. 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 copyIs unemployment rising in Sabak Bernam?
Unemployment in Sabak Bernam was 2.2% in 2023 and 1.9% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Sabak Bernam moved from RM5,533 in 2022 to RM6,941 in 2024 (+25.4%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.D. Sabak Bernam compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.D. Sabak Bernam ranks 10 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | M.D. Tangkak | RM7,524 |
| 13 | M.P. Pontian | RM7,011 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.D. Sabak Bernam ranks 7 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | M.P. Kemaman | RM7,709 |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.D. Sabak Bernam ranks 31 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 34 | M.D. Tangkak | 1.7% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.D. Sabak Bernam ranks 9 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 10 | M.B. Kuantan | 71.1% |
| 11 | M.P. Manjung | 71.0% |
| 12 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | 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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