Malaysia vs South Africa: Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 361.93 billion current US$ against 349.42 billion current US$ in Malaysia, a difference of 12.51 billion current US$.
Across all 66 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 187 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.14 billion current US$ | 8.70 billion current US$ | 6.56 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1970s | 7.04 billion current US$ | 26.75 billion current US$ | 19.71 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1980s | 20.31 billion current US$ | 66.66 billion current US$ | 46.35 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 43.03 billion current US$ | 124.91 billion current US$ | 81.88 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 83.19 billion current US$ | 195.22 billion current US$ | 112.03 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 210.14 billion current US$ | 324.82 billion current US$ | 114.68 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 290.37 billion current US$ | 328.77 billion current US$ | 38.41 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 361.93 billion current US$ against 349.42 billion current US$ in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 12.51 billion current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 66 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- Malaysia ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.