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Southeast Asia labour markets

Southeast Asia labour markets

Five markets. One clear read.

Track employment, unemployment, and income using official public releases. Every number keeps its own period and source.

Regional pulse

Latest official snapshot

Release periods differ by country. Open a market before making comparisons.

Market / periodEmployedEmployment changeUnemploymentMonthly income

Singapore

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Employed: 3.97M
Change: +1.5%
Unemployment: 2.0%
Income: SGD 5,775; Est. USD $4,522

Malaysia

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Employed: 16.87M
Change: +1.1%
Unemployment: 2.9%
Income: MYR 3,167; Est. USD $777

Indonesia

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Employed: 147.67M
Change: +1.3%
Unemployment: 4.7%
Income: IDR 3,287,675; Est. USD $184

Thailand

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Employed: 42.54M
Change: +6.6%
Unemployment: 1.2%
Income: THB 15,853; Est. USD $472

Vietnam

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Employed: 52.7M
Change: +0.3%
Unemployment: 68.4%
Income: VND 53,800,000; Est. USD $2,072

USD estimates use U.S. Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange rates dated 30 Sept 2026. Currency conversion only, not a cost-of-living comparison. View rates and source.