In 2022, the external debt of Malaysia in the form of offshore borrowing amounted to around 625.71 billion Malaysian ringgit. The second-largest type of external debt in Malaysia was the non-resident holdings of ringgit-denominated domestic debt securities, with around 246.57 billion Malaysian ringgit.

Malaysia recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 69.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2023. This dataset provides - Malaysia Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The national debt in Malaysia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 121.9 billion U.S. dollars (+38.56 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the national debt is estimated to reach 438.09 billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the national debt was continuously increasing over the past years.As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future.Find more key insights for the national debt in countries like Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), and Vietnam.

Key information about Malaysia National Government Debt

• Malaysia National Government Debt reached 300.7 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 260.3 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Malaysia National Government Debt data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1978 to Sep 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 65.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2024.
• Malaysia Nominal GDP reached 101.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

In 2022, the domestic debt of the Malaysian government in the form of government securities amounted to around 537.89 billion Malaysian ringgit. The least amount of domestic debt were held in government housing sukuk.

Key information about Malaysia External Debt

• Malaysia External Debt reached 301.0 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 306.3 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Malaysia External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2009 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 306.3 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 100.1 USD bn in Mar 2009.

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


Related information about Malaysia External Debt

• In the latest reports of Malaysia, Current Account recorded a surplus of 2.6 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 6.8 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Malaysia Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 2.8 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 3.7 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 101.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

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Key information about Malaysia Household Debt: % of GDP

• Malaysia household debt accounted for 84.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with the ratio of 80.9 % in the previous year.
• Malaysia household debt to GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Dec 2002 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 93.1 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 60.4 % in Dec 2008.

CEIC calculates annual Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual Household Debt and annual Nominal GDP. Bank Negara Malaysia provides Household Debt in local currency. The Department of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2015. 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 and prior to 2005 with benchmark year 2000.


Related information about Malaysia Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Household Debt reached 334.3 USD bn in Dec 2023.
• Money Supply M2 in Malaysia increased 4.2 % YoY in Sep 2024.
• Malaysia Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 107.1 USD bn in Oct 2024.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 6.3 Months of Import in May 2023.
• Malaysia Domestic Credit reached 670.8 USD bn in Sep 2024, representing an increased of 5.4 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.6 % in Aug 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.6 % in the previous month.

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Key information about Malaysia Household Debt

• Malaysia Household Debt reached 334.3 USD bn in Dec 2023, compared with the reported number of 329.8 USD bn in the previous year
• Malaysia Household Debt: USD mn data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2002 to Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 334.3 USD bn in Dec 2023 and a record low of 64.0 USD bn in Dec 2002

CEIC converts annual Household Debt into USD. Bank Negara Malaysia provides Household Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Loans are used due to the lack of Flow of Funds statistics.


Further information about Malaysia Household Debt

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Household Debt accounted for 84.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2023
• Money Supply M2 in Malaysia increased 556.8 USD bn YoY in Aug 2024
• Malaysia Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 109.2 USD bn in Sep 2024
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 6.3 Months of Import in May 2023
• Malaysia Domestic Credit reached 638.9 USD bn in Aug 2024, representing an increased of 6.0 % YoY

Malaysia Portfolio Investment Assets: Debt Securities: Denominated in US Dollars data was reported at 17.801 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.339 USD bn for 2022. Malaysia Portfolio Investment Assets: Debt Securities: Denominated in US Dollars data is updated yearly, averaging 8.180 USD bn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.212 USD bn in 2018 and a record low of 706.949 USD mn in 2002. Malaysia Portfolio Investment Assets: Debt Securities: Denominated in US Dollars 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.CPIS: BPM6: Portfolio Investment Assets: by Currency: Annual.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in Laos was forecast to increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 18.4 percentage points. This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2027. The ratio is estimated to amount to 126.73 percent in 2029. The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia.

The national debt in Indonesia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 243.6 billion U.S. dollars (+41.62 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the national debt is estimated to reach 828.81 billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the national debt was continuously increasing over the past years.The indicator describes the general government gross debt which consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future.Find more key insights for the national debt in countries like Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Malaysia 10Y Bond Yield was 3.81 percent on Thursday March 27, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Malaysia 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Central Bank data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2021. Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Central Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 498.380 USD mn from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2022, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.222 USD bn in 2019 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2022. Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Central Bank 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.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.

Malaysia External Debt: Serv: Repayment: ML Term: Total data was reported at 129,353.000 MYR mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 134,677.000 MYR mn for 2022. Malaysia External Debt: Serv: Repayment: ML Term: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 121,777.500 MYR mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 191,142.000 MYR mn in 2016 and a record low of 71,064.000 MYR mn in 2010. Malaysia External Debt: Serv: Repayment: ML Term: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Negara Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.JB010: External Debt Outstanding: 2013 EDS Guide.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in the Philippines was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 3.4 percentage points. According to this forecast, in 2029, the ratio will have decreased for the fourth consecutive year to 54.21 percent. Depicted here is the general government gross debt in relation to the country's GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund, gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. The GDP, on the other hand, refers to the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.Find more key insights for the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia.

Malaysia Portfolio Investment Liabilities: Debt Securities: Short-term data was reported at 10.957 USD bn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.152 USD bn for 2022. Malaysia Portfolio Investment Liabilities: Debt Securities: Short-term data is updated yearly, averaging 10.371 USD bn from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.558 USD bn in 2012 and a record low of 0.695 USD mn in 2002. Malaysia Portfolio Investment Liabilities: Debt Securities: Short-term 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.CPIS: BPM6: Portfolio Investment Liabilities: Annual.

Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank data was reported at 9.852 USD bn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.069 USD bn for 2022. Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 11.182 USD bn from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2023, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.656 USD bn in 2021 and a record low of 9.141 USD bn in 2018. Malaysia IIP: Liabilities: Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities: Deposit Taking Corporations excl Central Bank 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.BOP: BPM6: International Investment Position: Annual.