Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Malaysia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 18.72 million against 18.38 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 335,700.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Globally, Malaysia ranks 36th and Saudi Arabia ranks 37th of 186 countries.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.