Economy, jobs and prices in M.P. Kuala Langat, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Kuala Langat had a mean gross monthly income of RM11,714 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 2nd 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 Kuala Langat?
The median gross monthly household income in Kuala Langat was RM10,583 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. That is 2nd 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 Kuala Langat spend each month?
Households in Kuala Langat spent a mean of RM6,123 a month in 2024. That is 2nd 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 Kuala Langat?
Mean monthly household income in Kuala Langat was RM11,048 in 2022 and RM11,714 in 2024, a change of +6.0% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kuala Langat?
The unemployment rate in Kuala Langat was 1.2% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). That is the 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 Kuala Langat?
About 166,900 people in Kuala Langat were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 168,900. 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 copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Kuala Langat?
The labour force participation rate in Kuala Langat was 74.8% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. That is 3rd 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 Kuala Langat?
Unemployment in Kuala Langat was 1.6% in 2023 and 1.2% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Kuala Langat moved from RM10,093 in 2022 to RM10,583 in 2024 (+4.9%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.P. Kuala Langat compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Kuala Langat ranks 2 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.P. Sepang | RM15,906 |
| 2 | M.P. Kuala Langat | RM11,714 |
| 3 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | RM10,584 |
| 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 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Kuala Langat ranks 2 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.P. Sepang | RM11,131 |
| 2 | M.P. Kuala Langat | RM10,583 |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.P. Kuala Langat ranks 37 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 35 | M.P. Muar | 1.6% |
| 36 | M.P. Bentong | 1.5% |
| 37 | M.P. Kuala Langat | 1.2% |
Labour force participation rate (2024)
M.P. Kuala Langat ranks 3 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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