Overview

The number of women-owned establishments in Malaysia were 219,015 contributing 20.1 per cent to the overall establishments in the economy in 2022

Women-owned establishments refer to businesses, real estate, or other assets owned by women. This includes businesses fully or partially owned by women.

A total of 219,015 active establishments were recorded in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the total registered establishments in Malaysia. The Services sector recorded the highest contribution at 93.6 per cent, driven primarily by the Wholesale and retail trade subsector. This was followed by the Manufacturing sector (3.9%), Construction sector (1.8%), Agriculture sector (0.8%), and the Mining & Quarrying sector (0.01%).

The value of gross output generated by Women-Owned Establishments amounted to RM136.9 billion, contributing 3.6 per cent to the overall economic sectors in Malaysia. In 2022, gross output recorded a solid growth of 7.0 per cent compared to 2015. The Services sector generated the highest gross output value at RM83.0 billion or 60.7 per cent, with the main contribution from the Wholesale and retail trade subsector. Gross output was also contributed by the Manufacturing sector (30.1%) and the Agriculture sector (5.8%).

Value of intermediate input in 2022 was recorded at RM75.5 billion compared to RM45.4 billion in 2015, with an annual growth rate of 7.5 per cent. This annual growth was mainly driven by the Manufacturing sector, which recorded an increase of 13.7 per cent. In terms of contribution to intermediate inputs, the Services sector is the highest contribution with RM38.7 billion (share: 51.2%), followed by the Manufacturing sector RM30.7 billion (share: 40.7%), and the Construction sector RM3.1 billion (share: 4.2%).

Value added by Women-Owned Establishments grew at 6.5 per cent annually, increasing by RM21.8 billion to RM61.4 billion in 2022 (2015: RM39.6 billion). The main contributor for value added was the Services sector, accounting for 72.2 per cent, while the Manufacturing and Agriculture sectors contributed 17.1 per cent and 8.1 per cent, respectively.

The total number of persons engaged in 2022 was 979,812 persons, with an annual growth rate of 2.0 per cent (2015: 853,559 persons). The Services sector led with 788,884 persons (share: 80.5%).

Total salaries & wages in 2022 amounted to RM20.5 billion, with an annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent, increasing from RM14.1 billion in 2015. The Services sector recorded the highest salaries and wages at RM15.5 billion (share: 75.5%), followed by the Manufacturing sector at RM3.6 billion (share: 17.5%). However, the highest average monthly salaries and wages were also recorded in the Mining & quarrying sector at RM2,675, followed by the Manufacturing sector RM2,628 and the Construction sector RM2,156.

In terms of states, Selangor played a key role in the economic contribution of Women-owned establishments, recording the highest value added at RM18.2 billion (share: 29.6%) with a steady annual increase of 7.5 per cent. W.P. Kuala Lumpur showed a similar growth trend in value added, with an increase of 5.4 per cent, contributing RM10.7 billion. Johor ranked third with RM7.4 billion in value added, accounting for 12.1 per cent.

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