Economy, jobs and prices in M.P. Dungun, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Dungun had a mean gross monthly income of RM8,055 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 9th 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 Dungun?
The median gross monthly household income in Dungun was RM7,156 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. 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 copyHow much do households in Dungun spend each month?
Households in Dungun spent a mean of RM5,833 a month in 2024. 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 copyHow fast has household income grown in Dungun?
Mean monthly household income in Dungun was RM7,902 in 2022 and RM8,055 in 2024, a change of +1.9% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Dungun?
The unemployment rate in Dungun was 3.1% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). That is joint 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 many people are employed in Dungun?
About 63,100 people in Dungun were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 65,100. That is 14th 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 Dungun?
The labour force participation rate in Dungun was 58.0% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. 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 copyIs unemployment rising in Dungun?
Unemployment in Dungun was 3.4% in 2023 and 3.1% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Dungun moved from RM6,356 in 2022 to RM7,156 in 2024 (+12.6%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.P. Dungun compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Dungun ranks 9 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | M.D. Tangkak | RM7,524 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Dungun ranks 6 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | RM8,046 |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.P. Dungun ranks 16 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | M.D. Besut | 3.5% |
| 14 | M.D. Bachok | 3.2% |
| 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% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.P. Dungun ranks 30 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | M.D. Tuaran | 63.5% |
| 28 | M.P. Temerloh | 62.6% |
| 29 | M.D. Besut | 59.9% |
| 30 | M.P. Dungun | 58.0% |
| 31 | M.D. Marang | 58.0% |
| 32 | M.D. Pasir Puteh | 57.7% |
| 33 | M.D. Machang | 57.5% |
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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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