Economy, jobs and prices in M.P. Muar, Malaysia: official figures
Households in Muar had a mean gross monthly income of RM8,401 in 2024 (Household Income and Expenditure Survey, Ringgit Malaysia). That is 6th 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 Muar?
The median gross monthly household income in Muar was RM7,334 in 2024: half of households earned less and half more. 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 much do households in Muar spend each month?
Households in Muar spent a mean of RM5,541 a month in 2024. That is 8th 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 Muar?
Mean monthly household income in Muar was RM7,572 in 2022 and RM8,401 in 2024, a change of +10.9% over the two survey years.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Muar?
The unemployment rate in Muar was 1.6% in 2024 (Labour Force Survey). That is 3rd 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 Muar?
About 158,700 people in Muar were in work in 2024, out of a labour force of 161,400. 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 copyWhat is the labour force participation rate in Muar?
The labour force participation rate in Muar was 69.4% in 2024: the share of people aged 15 to 64 who were working or looking for work. 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 copyIs unemployment rising in Muar?
Unemployment in Muar was 1.8% in 2023 and 1.6% in 2024.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copyMore figures
- Median monthly household income in Muar moved from RM5,724 in 2022 to RM7,334 in 2024 (+28.1%). Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (OpenDOSM) · saved copy
How M.P. Muar compares with other cities in Malaysia
Mean gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Muar ranks 6 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Mean gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | M.B. Miri | RM8,166 |
| 9 | M.P. Dungun | RM8,055 |
Median gross monthly household income (RM) (2024)
M.P. Muar ranks 5 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median gross monthly household income (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | M.B. Miri | RM6,600 |
Unemployment rate (2024)
M.P. Muar ranks 35 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. Muar ranks 16 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | City | Labour force participation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | M.D. Kinabatangan | 70.6% |
| 14 | M.D. Baling | 70.4% |
| 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% |
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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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