Inflation Rate in Malaysia decreased to 1.20 percent in May from 1.40 percent in April 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.

Core consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.80 percent in November of 2024 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.

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

Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI in Malaysia, May, 2025 The most recent value is 0.07 percent as of May 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.15 percent. Historically, the average for Malaysia from February 1960 to May 2025 is 0.24 percent. The minimum of -2.73 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 3.94 percent was reached in June 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The Consumer Price Index in Malaysia increased 0.10 percent in May 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.

Cost of food in Malaysia increased 2.30 percent in April 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 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.

In May 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 20 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at -0.1 percent in May 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

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.

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.

Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) in Malaysia was reported at 0.78251 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in Malaisie was 1.2 pour cent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous month when it stood at 1.44 pour cent. Compared to a year ago, we see a decrease from the...

Malaysia Core Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: US 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: US 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 1.853 % in 11 Jan 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: US 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.

Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: South Korea Won data was reported at 10.963 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 10.963 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: South Korea Won data is updated weekly, averaging 0.053 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.856 % in 17 Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.001 % in 12 Jul 2021. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: South Korea Won 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: Headline.

Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: New Zealand Dollars data was reported at 0.793 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.793 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: New Zealand Dollars data is updated weekly, averaging 0.012 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.248 % in 07 Apr 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 13 Feb 2023. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: New Zealand Dollars 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: Headline.

CPI Housing Utilities in Malaysia increased to 128.10 points in February from 126.50 points in January of 2024. This dataset provides - Malaysia Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) in Malaysia was reported at 1.8341 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Thai Baht data was reported at 0.066 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.066 % for 05 May 2025. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Thai Baht data is updated weekly, averaging 0.120 % from Oct 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 239 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.592 % in 13 Jan 2025 and a record low of 0.002 % in 14 Dec 2020. Malaysia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Foreign Exchange Rates: FX Rate: Spot: BNM: Interbank Noon Middle Rate: Thai Baht 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: Headline.