The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malaysia was last recorded at 11868.36 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Malaysia is equivalent to 94 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Malaysia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Malaysia stood at 12,620 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 10,690 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 5,510 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malaysia was last recorded at 34071.94 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Malaysia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 192 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Malaysia GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Monthly and long-term Malaysia GDP Per Capita data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Historical dataset showing Malaysia GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

The real gross domestic product (GDP) of Malaysia grew by 5.11 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year and was forecast to remain at around four 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.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia was worth 421.97 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Malaysia represents 0.40 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Malaysia GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Malaysia Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 5.2 % YoY in Sep 2025, following a growth of 4.4 % in the previous quarter.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Malaysia is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2001 to Sep 2025, with an average rate of 4.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.3 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -16.9 % in Jun 2020.

CEIC calculates Real GDP Growth from quarterly Real GDP. The Department of Statistics provides Real GDP in local currency at 2015 prices, based on SNA 2008. Real GDP Growth prior to Q1 2016 is calculated from Real GDP at 2010 prices based on SNA 2008, prior to Q1 2011 is calculated from Real GDP at 2005 prices and prior to Q1 2006 is from Real GDP at 2000 prices, both based on SNA 1993.


Related information about Malaysia Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Malaysia reached 122.1 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.1 % in Sep 2025.
• GDP Per Capita in Malaysia reached 12,405.7 USD in Dec 2024.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 21.6 % in Sep 2025.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 18.4 % in Sep 2025.
• Public Consumption accounted for 11.9 % in Sep 2025.
• Private Consumption accounted for 63.2 % in Sep 2025.

Malaysia: GDP per capita, constant dollars: The latest value from 2024 is 11868.36 U.S. dollars, an increase from 11429.59 U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 15841.40 U.S. dollars, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1960 to 2024 is 5391.48 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 1266.32 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 11868.36 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) from the services industry in Malaysia was the highest compared to the other sectors, at around *** billion Malaysian ringgit. The services sector includes utilities, retail and trade, and food industry. The manufacturing sector was the second highest with a GDP contribution of around *** billion Malaysian ringgit in the same year.

Key information about Malaysia Nominal GDP

• Malaysia Nominal GDP reached 122.1 USD bn in Sep 2025, compared with 113.4 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Nominal GDP in Malaysia is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1991 to Sep 2025, with an average number of 60.8 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 122.1 USD bn in Sep 2025 and a record low of 11.4 USD bn in Jun 1991.

CEIC converts quarterly Nominal GDP into USD. The Department of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2015. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Nominal GDP prior to Q1 2015 is based on SNA 2008 with benchmark year 2010, prior to Q1 2010 is based on SNA 1993 with benchmark year 2005, prior to Q1 2005 is based on SNA 1993 with benchmark year 2000 and prior to Q1 2000 is based on SNA 1968 with benchmark year 1987.


Related information about Malaysia Nominal GDP

• In the latest reports, Malaysia GDP expanded 5.2 % YoY in Sep 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 0.1 % in Sep 2025.
• Malaysia GDP Per Capita reached 12,405.7 USD in Dec 2024.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 21.6 % in Sep 2025.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 18.4 % in Sep 2025.
• Public Consumption accounted for 11.9 % in Sep 2025.
• Private Consumption accounted for 63.2 % in Sep 2025.

Malaysia GDP Per Capita: Kuala Lumpur data was reported at 55,951.000 MYR in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 51,197.000 MYR for 2009. Malaysia GDP Per Capita: Kuala Lumpur data is updated yearly, averaging 47,398.500 MYR from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2010, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55,951.000 MYR in 2010 and a record low of 40,289.000 MYR in 2005. Malaysia GDP Per Capita: 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.A056: 2000 Base: GDP Per Capita by State: Current Price.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Malaysia amounted to 422.23 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by 395.47 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by 224.23 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Malaysia GDP per Capita, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) in the state of Selangor was around *** billion Malaysian ringgit. Selangor is Malaysia's most populous state and contributed to approximately ** percent of the total GDP in Malaysia.

This dataset shows the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State at Current Prices, 2005-2022 Footnote: The value for year 2021 are estimate. The value for year 2022 are preliminary. Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia No. of Views : 109

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) in Malaysia was reported at 38729 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Purchasing Power Parity Converted GDP Per Capita (Chain Series) for Malaysia (RGDPCHMYA625NUPN) from 1955 to 2010 about Malaysia, PPP, chained, per capita, and GDP.

Malaysia GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data was reported at 4.438 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.669 % for 2016. Malaysia GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 4.258 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.114 % in 1973 and a record low of -9.656 % in 1998. Malaysia GDP: Growth:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita 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: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

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