According to data from the OECD, the federal government in Malaysia is projected to have a fiscal deficit of 4.7 percent to the GDP in 2022. Malaysia's federal government revenue was at 15.9 percent of its GDP in 2020.

Malaysia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Malaysia Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2022, the total deficit of the government of Malaysia amounted to around around ***** billion Malaysian ringgit, an increase from the previous year. While the government deficit had been increasing since 2013, so too had the revenue.

Key information about Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with a deficit equal to 6.0 % in the previous year
• Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance to GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1970 to Dec 2023, with an average ratio of -4.6 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.2 % in Dec 1997 and a record low of -21.0 % in Dec 1981

CEIC calculates Consolidated Fiscal Balance as % of Nominal GDP from annual Consolidated Fiscal Balance and annual Nominal GDP. The Ministry of Finance provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. The Department of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2015. Consolidated Fiscal Balance includes General Government and Non Financial Public Enterprises. Nominal GDP prior to 2015 is based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2010, prior to 2010 is based on SNA 1993 with benchmark year 2005, prior to 2005 is based on SNA 1993 with benchmark year 2000, prior to 2000 is based on SNA 1968 with benchmark year 1987 and prior to 1987 is based on old national methodology.


Further information about Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Malaysia National Government Debt reached 260.3 USD bn in Jun 2024
• Malaysia Nominal GDP reached 101.3 USD bn in Mar 2023

According to data from the OECD, the public sector in Malaysia had a fiscal deficit of 5.6 percent to the GDP. By comparison, Malaysia's federal government had a fiscal deficit of 3.4 percent in that same year.

Malaysia recorded a government budget surplus of 10400 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance

• Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 23.593 USD bn in Dec 2023, compared with a deficit equal to 24.278 USD bn in the previous year.
• Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1970 to Dec 2023, with an average ratio of -1.408 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.151 USD bn in Dec 1997 and a record low of -31.070 USD bn in Dec 2021.

CEIC converts annual Consolidated Fiscal Balance into USD. The Ministry of Finance provides Consolidated Fiscal Balance in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Consolidated Fiscal Balance includes General Government and Non Financial Public Enterprises.

In 2024, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia amounted to about -3.95 percent. Between 1990 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 4.10 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2024 to 2030, the budget balance will rise by around 0.47 percentage points, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.The indicator describes the general government net lending / borrowing, which is calculated as revenue minus total expenditure. The International Monetary Fund defines the general government expenditure as consisting of total expenses and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The general government revenue consists of the revenue from taxes, social contributions, grants receivable, and other revenue.

Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Annual data was reported at 2,710.807 MYR mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,248.439 MYR mn for 2016. Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 2,662.904 MYR mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,071.000 MYR mn in 1997 and a record low of -2,042.000 MYR mn in 1987. Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Negara Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.F001: Central Government Finance.

The statistic shows the budget balance in relation to GDP of the ASEAN countries in Asia between 2020 and 2030. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. A positive value indicates a budget surplus, a negative value indicates a deficit. In 2023, Indonesia's deficit amounted to around **** percent of GDP.

Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 3.145 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.426 % for 2015. Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 3.859 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.097 % in 2009 and a record low of 1.692 % in 2005. Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Weighted average;

Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total data was reported at 38,693.300 MYR mn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39,658.000 MYR mn for 2015. Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 37,201.320 MYR mn from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50,592.602 MYR mn in 2009 and a record low of 9,197.000 MYR mn in 2005. Malaysia Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank.WDI: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;

Key information about Malaysia National Government Debt

• Malaysia National Government Debt reached 279.1 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 300.7 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Malaysia National Government Debt data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1978 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 300.7 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 6.9 USD bn in Mar 1978.

CEIC converts quarterly Government Debt into USD. Bank Negara Malaysia provides Government Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Government Debt covers Central Government only.


Related information about Malaysia National Government Debt

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 5.9 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 64.6 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024.
• Malaysia Nominal GDP reached 101.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Malaysia Budgetary Central Government: Cash Surplus/Deficit data was reported at -36,503.875 MYR mn in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of -36,587.550 MYR mn for 2014. Malaysia Budgetary Central Government: Cash Surplus/Deficit data is updated yearly, averaging -35,224.838 MYR mn from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2015, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -17,664.435 MYR mn in 2006 and a record low of -43,722.051 MYR mn in 2009. Malaysia Budgetary Central Government: Cash Surplus/Deficit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.IMF.IFS: Government Finance: Cash Flow Statement: Annual.

Malaysia recorded a Current Account surplus of 1.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Malaysia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data was reported at -3,600.000 MYR mn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -19,501.308 MYR mn for Jun 2018. Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data is updated quarterly, averaging -2,687.000 MYR mn from Mar 1981 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 151 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,416.000 MYR mn in Jun 2006 and a record low of -25,362.128 MYR mn in Dec 2011. Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Negara Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.F001: Central Government Finance.

Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data was reported at -582.600 MYR mn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,267.207 MYR mn for Dec 2017. Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,078.000 MYR mn from Mar 1975 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 173 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,959.000 MYR mn in Dec 2003 and a record low of -10,913.600 MYR mn in Mar 2017. Malaysia Central Govt Surplus or Deficit: Quarterly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Negara Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.F001: Central Government Finance.

Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Annual data was reported at -40,320.872 MYR mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -38,400.030 MYR mn for 2016. Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging -5,577.500 MYR mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,626.000 MYR mn in 1997 and a record low of -47,424.211 MYR mn in 2009. Malaysia Central Govt Overall Surplus or Deficit: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Negara Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.F001: Central Government Finance.

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The statistic shows Malaysia's trade balance of goods from 2013 to 2023. Trade balance is the value of exported goods minus the value of imported goods. A positive trade balance signifies a trade surplus, while a negative value signifies a trade deficit. In 2023, Malaysia's trade surplus amounted to around ***** billion U.S. dollars.