The revenue generated from medical tourism in Malaysia reached an estimate of 1.7 billion Malaysian ringgit as of 2023. This was a significant increase of nearly threefold compared to the revenue in 2021. The medical tourism industry in Malaysia suffered during the two-year travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in a vast decrease in revenue. Leading medical destination in Southeast Asia Malaysia is well known as a leading medical destination in Southeast Asia. In 2023, there were more than one million people who traveled to Malaysia for medical purposes. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), 60 percent of medical tourists come from the neighboring country, Indonesia. Penang is a popular medical destination city, especially for Indonesians, due to its proximity to Sumatra, one of the largest islands in Indonesia. In 2022, the Peninsular state generated more than 285 million Malaysian ringgit in revenue from medical tourism. Quality private medical care Medical travelers would usually go to private hospitals for their medical treatments. The Malaysian private healthcare system is well-developed and works to complement the public healthcare system. Many renowned Malaysian private hospitals that are popular among international visitors offer world-class medical care with the latest technology. In 2022, there were 207 private hospitals in Malaysia, representing a larger number compared to public hospitals.

Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Asia: Eastern: China Incl Hong Kong & Macau data was reported at 284,836.000 Person in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 425,586.000 Person for Jan 2025. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Asia: Eastern: China Incl Hong Kong & Macau data is updated monthly, averaging 85,271.000 Person from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 302 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 425,586.000 Person in Jan 2025 and a record low of 18.000 Person in May 2020. Malaysia Tourist Arrival: Asia: Eastern: China Incl Hong Kong & Macau data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Malaysia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q: Tourist Arrivals. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Tourist Arrivals in Malaysia decreased to 1990120 in April from 2054968 in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the domestic tourism expenditure in Malaysia amounted to approximately ****** billion Malaysian ringgit, an increase from nearly ** billion Malaysian ringgit in the previous year. The domestic tourism industry in the country has continued to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in 2020 and 2021.

Key information about Malaysia Visitor Arrivals

• Malaysia Visitor Arrivals recorded 2,552,087 person in Dec 2024, compared with 1,856,312 person in the previous month
• Malaysia Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1989 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,806,565 person in Dec 2013 and a record low of 5,411 person in May 2020

According to data from the UNWTO, Malaysia's tourism balance over gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020 was in deficit of 0.5 percent. Tourism balance was calculated as the inbound tourism expenditure minus the outbound tourism expenditure.

International tourism, receipts (current US$) in Malaysia was reported at 3386000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, receipts - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

International tourism, receipts for travel items (current US$) in Malaysia was reported at 3004000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, receipts for travel items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Average Length of Stay data was reported at 2.446 Day in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.547 Day for 2022. Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Average Length of Stay data is updated yearly, averaging 2.448 Day from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.600 Day in 2014 and a record low of 1.930 Day in 2020. Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Average Length of Stay data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q008: Domestic Tourism (Annual).

Tourism is one of the most important sectors in a tropical country that offers a rich landscape and cultural heritage like Malaysia. In 2023, the tourism sector directly contributed more than ** billion Malaysian ringgit to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Despite the severe impact of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, which resulted in major loss to the GDP, the tourism sector in Malaysia has shown great improvement in the past year. Increase in inbound tourism Although the number of international tourists who came to Malaysia significantly decreased when the pandemic hit, 2023 showed that the industry has almost fully recovered. In that year, Malaysia welcomed more than ** million visitors, a number that was only slightly below the number of tourists in 2019. The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture forecasted that the number of inbound tourists could surpass ** million people in 2024. Visit Malaysia 2026 With a promising outlook in the tourism sector, the Malaysian government announced the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to further boost the industry. Through branding and promotion on various media channels, including social media platforms, the campaign aimed to attract 35.6 million tourists and generate more than *** billion Malaysian ringgit in tourism receipts in 2026. This is nearly twice the amount of the inbound tourism expenditure in Malaysia in 2023.

International tourism, number of arrivals in Malaysia was reported at 4333000 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, number of arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Malaysia Visitor Arrivals

• Malaysia Visitor Arrivals grew 9.8 % in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 8.8 % in the previous month
• Malaysia Visitor Arrivals Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1990 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 17,250.0 % in Jul 2022 and a record low of -99.7 % in May 2020

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Visitor Arrivals recorded 2,552,087.0 person in the month of Dec 2024
• Tourism Revenue of Malaysia reached 22.3 USD bn in Dec 2024, an increase of 112.6 % change from the previous year

In 2020, Singapore contributed the most to Malaysia's tourism receipts, at *** billion Malaysian ringgit. Singapore was followed by Indonesia and China, as the leading contributors to Malaysia's tourism receipts in that year.

International tourism, expenditures (current US$) in Malaysia was reported at 5206000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, expenditures - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

International arrivals to Malaysia declined in 2015, largely due to the airline disasters that took place in 2014 (Malaysian flight MH370 disappeared in March and flight MH17 was shot down on July 17). However, the market is expected to recover and grow by 2% in 2016, driven by the depreciating Malaysian currency. Read More

In 2024, the percentage change in domestic visitor numbers in Malaysia increased by around **** percent compared to the previous year. The domestic tourism industry in the country has started to recover after the travel restrictions in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) in Malaysia was reported at 1.6262 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

International tourism, expenditures for travel items (current US$) in Malaysia was reported at 4820000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, expenditures for travel items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports) in Malaysia was reported at 2.7897 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Number of Visitors: Pulau Pinang data was reported at 13,127.587 Person th in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,002.735 Person th for 2022. Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Number of Visitors: Pulau Pinang data is updated yearly, averaging 9,135.000 Person th from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2023, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,411.000 Person th in 2019 and a record low of 4,178.000 Person th in 2008. Malaysia Domestic Tourism: Number of Visitors: Pulau Pinang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.Q008: Domestic Tourism (Annual).