Key information about Malaysia Household Income per Capita

• Malaysia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 5,731.680 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 5,761.586 USD in Dec 2019.
• Malaysia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2002 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 4,426.922 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,761.586 USD in Dec 2019 and a record low of 2,100.510 USD in Dec 2002.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Malaysia grew 12.890 % YoY in Apr 2023.

CEIC calculates Annnual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income multiplied by 12, Number of Households and Total Population and converts it into USD. The Department of Statistics provides Average Household Income in local currency and Total Population based on 2020 Census. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission provides Number of Households. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Population prior to 2020 is based on 2010 Census. Population prior to 2010 is based on 2000 Census. Annual Household Income per Capita prior to 2004 is calculated from Number of Household based on 2000 Census.

In 2022, the average monthly income of urban households was around ***** Malaysian ringgit, an increase compared to around ***** in the previous year. The mean monthly income of urban households in Malaysia has been increasing over the years.

In 2022, ethnic Chinese households had the highest mean monthly household income in Malaysia, at around ****** Malaysian ringgit. This was more than ***** ringgit higher than Bumiputera households. Despite the implementation of affirmative action through Article 153 of the Malaysian constitution, the economic position of the Bumiputera vis-à-vis other ethnicities still left much room for improvement. Historical policies, ethnicity, and the urban-rural divide The Bumiputera make up the majority of the Malaysian population, yet have one of the lowest average monthly household incomes in Malaysia. This economic disparity could be explained by the effects of colonial policies that kept the Bumiputera largely in the countryside. This resulted in an urban-rural divide that was characterized by ethnicity, with the immigrant Chinese and Indian laborers concentrated in the urban centers, a demographic pattern that is still evident today. There was a considerable difference in urban and rural household incomes in Malaysia, with urban household income being around ***** ringgit more than rural households. This was largely due to the fact that wages in urban areas had to keep up with the higher cost of living there. This thus impacted the average monthly incomes of the largely rural-based Bumiputera and the largely urban-based ethnic Chinese. This visible wealth inequality has led to racial tensions in Malaysia, and it is still one of the problem in the country amidst a new government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was elected in 2022.

In 2022, the highest average monthly household income was in the Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, with around ****** Malaysian ringgit. Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, the capital city and also a federal territory, came second with around ****** Malaysian ringgit in monthly average household income.

Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data was reported at 310,812.000 MYR mn in Mar 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 315,340.000 MYR mn for Dec 2016. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 245,801.000 MYR mn from Mar 2010 (Median) to Mar 2017, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 315,340.000 MYR mn in Dec 2016 and a record low of 181,538.000 MYR mn in Mar 2010. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income 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: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Quarterly.

Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data was reported at 1,176,851.000 MYR mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,104,286.000 MYR mn for 2015. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data is updated yearly, averaging 967,140.000 MYR mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,176,851.000 MYR mn in 2016 and a record low of 773,512.000 MYR mn in 2010. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income 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: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Annual.

This dataset shows the Mean Monthly Household Gross Income by state, 2002 - 2020e, Malaysia. Nota: n.a. Not applicable e Refers to estimated value based on this study Source : DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA No. of Views : 316

In 2022, around **** percent of Malaysians had monthly household income between two thousand to five thousand Malaysian ringgit. By comparison, around **** percent of people in Malaysian had more than ****** Malaysian ringgit of monthly household income. The current

This map shows the purchasing power per capita in Malaysia in 2022, in a multiscale map (Country, State, District, and Subdistrict). Nationally, the purchasing power per capita is 23,837 Malaysian ringgit. Purchasing Power describes the disposable income (income without taxes and social security contributions, including received transfer payments) of a certain area's population. The figures are in Malaysian ringgit (MYR) per capita.The pop-up is configured to show the following information at each geography level:Purchasing power per capitaPurchasing power for various goods and servicesThe source of this data is Michael Bauer Research. The vintage of the data is 2022. This item was last updated in November, 2022 and is updated every 12-18 months as new annual figures are offered.Additional Esri Resources:Esri DemographicsThis item is for visualization purposes only and cannot be exported or used in analysis.We would love to hear from you. If you have any feedback regarding this item or Esri Demographics, please let us know.Permitted use of this data is covered in the DATA section of the Esri Master Agreement (E204CW) and these supplemental terms.

Abstract

The Household Income/Basic Amenities Survey (HIS/BA) 2009 is the latest income survey carried out by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia after the last survey conducted in 2007. The survey is implemented twice in five years. The publication provides data on income, poverty and basic amenities at national and state levels for citizens only.

The main objectives of the survey are as follows: - collect information on income distribution pattern of households;m - identify the poverty groups; and - to identify the accessibility of basic amenities by poor households.

Data from the survey are used by the government as inputs for the formulation of national development plan especially in preparing the Tenth Malaysia Plan.

Geographic coverage

The survey covered both urban and rural areas in Malaysia except the Orang Asli Enumeration Block (EBs) in Peninsular Malaysia. Usually the EBs that lie in the interior areas are not included in the sampling frames. However, for the latest survey, the Department expanded its coverage to include these EBs.

Analysis unit

• Households;
• Individuals.

Universe

The survey covered households staying in private living quarters (LQ). The institutional households, that is, those living in hostels, hotels, hospitals, old folks homes, military and police barracks, prisons, welfare homes and other institutions were excluded from the coverage of the survey.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Sampling frame

The frame used for the selection of sample for HIS/BA 2009 was based on the National Household Sampling Frame (NHSF) which was made up of EBs created for the 2000 Population and Housing Census. EBs are geographical contiguous areas of land with identifiable boundaries. On average, each EB contains about 80 to 120 living quarters. Generally, all EBs are formed within gazetted boundaries i.e. within administrative districts, mukim or local authority areas.

The EBs in the sampling frame are also classified by urban and rural areas. Urban areas are as defined in the 2000 Population and Housing Census. Urban areas are gazetted areas with their adjoining built-up areas which had a combined population of 10,000 or more at the time of the 2000 Population and Housing Census. All other gazetted areas with a population of less than 10,000 persons and non-gazetted areas are classified as rural.

Built-up areas are defined as areas contiguous to a gazetted area and have at least 60 per cent of their population (aged 10 years and over) engaged in nonagricultural activities as well as having modern toilet facilities in their housing units.

Urbanisation is a dynamic process and keeps changing in line with progress and development. Thus the urban areas for the 1991 and 2000 censuses do not necessarily refer to the same areas, as areas fulfilling the criteria of urban continue to increase or grow over time.

Sample design

A two-stage stratified sampling design was adopted and the levels of stratification are as follows: i) Primary stratum - made up of states in Malaysia ii) Secondary stratum - made up of urban and rural as defined in para 6.5 and formed within primary stratum

Samples are drawn independently within each level of the secondary stratum. The units for first stage sample selection are the EBs while the second stage units are the LQs within the EBs. All households and persons within the selected LQs are canvassed. At every stage of selection, the units are selected systematically with equal probability within each level of the secondary stratum.

Sample size

The sample size required is based on the relative standard error of the previous survey for each stratum and state. Other factors such as cost and availability of staff are also taken into considerations in determining the sample size.

The sampling procedures are more fully described in "Malaysia Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey 2009 - Report" pp. 93-96.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Sampling error estimates

Sampling error is a result of estimating data based on a probability sampling, not on census. Such error in statistics is termed as relative standard error (RSE) and is given in percentage. This is used as an indicator to the precision of the parameter under study. In other words, it reflects the extent of variation with other sample-based estimates. For the HIS/BA 2009, the mean monthly gross household income for Malaysia was RM4,025 with an RSE of 0.63 per cent. In other words, the standard error (SE) is approximately RM25. Assuming that the mean household income is normally distributed, the confidence interval for the estimated mean income can be calculated. Based on a 95 percent confidence level (alpha = 0.05), the mean monthly household income was found to be in the range of RM3,975.75–RM4,074.89 monthly.

Abstract

The main objectives of the Household Income, Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 are : - to gather information on the income distribution and consumption patterns of the household - to identify target groups such as B40 and poor households - to measure accessibility of basic amenities enjoyed by the household - to use expenditure data as an inputs for Consumer Price Index weight

Geographic coverage

All districts in Malaysia, rural and urban areas

Analysis unit

Household

Universe

Coverage of the survey are households living in private living quarters only.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Rural data was reported at 4.359 MYR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.831 MYR th for 2014. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 1.515 MYR th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.359 MYR th in 2016 and a record low of 0.200 MYR th in 1970. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H024: Household Income: Mean (Annual).

In 2022, the average monthly income of rural households in Malaysia was at around ***** Malaysian ringgit, a slight increase from around ***** Malaysian ringgit in the previous year. The rural household income in Malaysia in that year was significantly lower than that of urban households.

In 2019, the top 20 percent of households by income had the highest share of expenditure on goods and services through e-commerce, with approximately ** percent. The contribution of the e-commerce sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia grew steadily until 2018, where its contribution amounted to approximately *** billion Malaysian ringgit.

Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Total data was reported at 8.479 MYR th in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.901 MYR th for 2019. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 2.539 MYR th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.479 MYR th in 2022 and a record low of 0.264 MYR th in 1970. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H046: Household Income: Mean (Annual). Starting 1989, data is based on Malaysian citizens.2. Data for 1970, 1974 & 1976 refer to Peninsular Malaysia only.

Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Top 20%: Bumiputera data was reported at 11,819.000 MYR in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,301.000 MYR for 2014. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Top 20%: Bumiputera data is updated yearly, averaging 11,060.000 MYR from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2016, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,819.000 MYR in 2016 and a record low of 10,301.000 MYR in 2014. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Median: Top 20%: Bumiputera data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H033: Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey: Monthly Gross Income: Household Group: Median and Mean: by Ethnic Group.

Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Bumiputera data was reported at 6.267 MYR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.548 MYR th for 2014. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Bumiputera data is updated yearly, averaging 1.794 MYR th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.267 MYR th in 2016 and a record low of 0.172 MYR th in 1970. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Bumiputera data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H024: Household Income: Mean (Annual).

Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Chinese data was reported at 8.750 MYR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.666 MYR th for 2014. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Chinese data is updated yearly, averaging 3.173 MYR th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2016, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.750 MYR th in 2016 and a record low of 0.394 MYR th in 1970. Malaysia Household Income: Mean: Chinese data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H024: Household Income: Mean (Annual).

Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data was reported at 1,376,045.000 MYR mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,315,690.000 MYR mn for 2017. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data is updated yearly, averaging 1,256,083.500 MYR mn from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,376,045.000 MYR mn in 2018 and a record low of 1,123,504.000 MYR mn in 2015. Malaysia GDP: Gross National Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.A0001: 2015 Base: GDP by Expenditure: Current Price (Annual).

Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Top 20%: Kuala Lumpur data was reported at 26,306.000 MYR in 2016. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Top 20%: Kuala Lumpur data is updated yearly, averaging 26,306.000 MYR from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Malaysia HIBAS: Monthly Gross Income: Mean: Top 20%: Kuala Lumpur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.H034: Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey: Monthly Gross Income: Household Group: Median and Mean: by State.