Historical chart and dataset showing Malaysia inflation rate by year from 1960 to 2024.

Inflation Rate in Malaysia decreased to 1.10 percent in June from 1.20 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the average inflation rate in Malaysia from 1987 to 2024, with projections up to 2030. In 2024, the average inflation rate in Malaysia amounted to about 1.83 percent compared to the previous year. Malaysia's economy is slowly recovering The inflation rate is the annual rate of increase of a price index, normally the consumer price index over time. If the same item bought today for 1 U.S. dollar is bought again one year from now, but for 1.03 U.S. dollars, then the inflation rate is at 3 percent. Generally, a low inflation rate is sought by every country, and a rate of 3 percent, as is estimated for Malaysia in the next few years, is considered low. However, there was a slight rise in Malaysia’s inflation rate, from close to 2 percent in 2010 to a little over 3 percent in 2011. In 2012, it dropped back down to its normal rate, but future estimates predict a slight increase once again. Perhaps this increase has come from initial worries concerning the country’s slowing economy as the country’s GDP growth slowed from 7.43 percent in 2010 to 5.19 percent in 2011, or its negative budget balance in relation to GDP which was at its recent worst in 2010 at -4.66 percent. At the same time, the country’s national debt was also rising, but predictions show that this trend is reversing. Yet, the economic outlook and inflation rate still appear stable for the future of Malaysia, and the inflation rate is below the global inflation rate. Furthermore, the country’s GDP continues to rise and totaled 326.93 billion U.S. dollars in 2013.

2.5 (%) in 2021. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used. Data for inflation are averages for the year, not end-of-period data.

Core consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.80 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Malaysia Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast data was reported at 1.876 % in 12 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.898 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast data is updated weekly, averaging 1.892 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.111 % in 09 Jan 2023 and a record low of 0.657 % in 08 Nov 2021. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Core.

The Consumer Price Index in Malaysia increased 0.10 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Malaysia Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This scatter chart displays fertility rate (births per woman) against inflation (annual %) in Malaysia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Taiwan Dollar data was reported at 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Taiwan Dollar data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.132 % in 11 Oct 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in 12 May 2025. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Taiwan Dollar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Core.

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against inflation (annual %) in Malaysia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) against inflation (annual %) in Malaysia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Inflation rates in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ranged from ** percent inflation in Myanmar to **** percent inflation in Thailand in 2025. Only a few countries are in the 2 to 6 percent range that many economists view as optimal for emerging economies. Effects of high inflation High inflation is generally detrimental to the economy. Prices tend to rise faster than wages, meaning that people and firms have less purchasing power. This in turn leads to slower growth in the gross domestic product (GDP). It also leads to a weaker currency. For countries with a positive trade balance this can be beneficial, because exports are relatively cheaper to foreign buyers. Through the same mechanism, net importers suffer from a weaker currency. Additionally, inflation makes a country’s national debt less expensive if the debt is denominated in the local currency. However, most of this debt is in U.S. dollars, so inflation makes the debt more difficult to service and repay. Risks of deflation With deflation, consumers and firms delay investments because they expect prices to be lower in the future. This slows consumption and investment, two major components of GDP growth. The most common example of this is Japan, where the GDP growth rate has been low for a long time due, in large part, to deflation. For this reason, countries like Brunei would rather see low and stable inflation than slight deflation.

Gross domestic product (GDP) of Malaysia grew 5.11 percent in 2024 and was forecast to remain around 4 percent for the medium term. What affects GDP? GDP is the sum of spending in a country by consumers, investors, and the government, plus net exports. High GDP growth is associated with low unemployment, because a growing economy demands a growing labor force. There are also inflationary pressures, but responsible monetary and fiscal policy can keep the inflation rate low. GDP and development Developmental economists focus more on GDP per capita than GDP. Looking at how much each member of the economy generates gives a general idea of the level of development, with strong correlations between this and other development indicators. If population growth is faster than GDP growth, residents in the country will be worse off, in spite of a growing economy.

This scatter chart displays unemployment (% of total labor force) against inflation (annual %) in Malaysia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The real interest rate in Malaysia increased by 9.7 percentage points compared to the previous year. Therefore, the real interest rate in Malaysia reached a peak in 2023 with 7.33 percent. Real interest rate is the adjusted lending interest rate to remove the effects of inflation, as measured by the GDP deflator (implicit price deflator).Find more statistics on other topics about Malaysia with key insights such as number of automated teller machines (ATMs), deposit interest rate, and broad money as a percentage of GDP.

This scatter chart displays urban population (people) against inflation (annual %) in Malaysia. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Key information about Malaysia Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• Malaysia Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 1.7 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a rate of 1.7 % in the previous month.
• Malaysia Consumer Price Index growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1958 to Jan 2025, with an averaged number of 2.4 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 24.0 % YoY in Mar 1974 and a record low of -3.4 % YoY in Jan 1959.

Cost of food in Malaysia increased 2.10 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Malaysia Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates data was reported at 38.561 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 38.561 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates data is updated weekly, averaging 15.064 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 % in 11 Nov 2024 and a record low of 0.000 % in 09 Aug 2021. Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Core.