External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Malaysia
Malaysia: External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth was 16.45 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
16.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
48th
of 192 countries
All-time high
734.09 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-352.34 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
62
1961–2025
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Malaysia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Malaysia is 16.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and up 159.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Malaysia peaked at 734.09 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -352.34 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Malaysia 48th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -50.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -55.61 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1963 | -25.28 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1964 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1965 | 185.21 % change on previous year | +2637.0% |
| 1966 | -6.17 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1967 | -37.37 % change on previous year | +505.4% |
| 1968 | 50.84 % change on previous year | -236.1% |
| 1969 | 218.66 % change on previous year | +330.1% |
| 1970 | -56.21 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1971 | -62.77 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1972 | -211.75 % change on previous year | +237.4% |
| 1973 | 734.09 % change on previous year | -446.7% |
| 1974 | -94.8 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 1975 | 87.46 % change on previous year | -192.3% |
| 1977 | -14.55 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 1978 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1979 | 106.84 % change on previous year | -1481.3% |
| 1980 | -67.45 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 1981 | -352.34 % change on previous year | +422.4% |
| 1982 | -51.02 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1983 | 35.53 % change on previous year | -169.6% |
| 1984 | 143.02 % change on previous year | +302.5% |
| 1985 | 147.22 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1987 | 164.02 % change on previous year | +2842.1% |
| 1988 | -19.34 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1989 | -34.56 % change on previous year | +78.7% |
| 1990 | -61.81 % change on previous year | +78.8% |
| 1991 | -299.9 % change on previous year | +385.2% |
| 1992 | 144.62 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 1993 | -108.33 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 1995 | -192.29 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 1996 | 140.03 % change on previous year | -172.8% |
| 1997 | -34.59 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 1999 | 24.91 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 2000 | -9.12 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2001 | -10.2 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -173.8% |
| 2003 | 24.72 % change on previous year | +228.2% |
| 2004 | 17.11 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2005 | 23.93 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 2006 | 12.57 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2007 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 2008 | 34.01 % change on previous year | +301.5% |
| 2009 | -20.44 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 2010 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2011 | 14.32 % change on previous year | -1502.5% |
| 2012 | -27.1 % change on previous year | -289.2% |
| 2013 | -18.42 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2014 | 13.61 % change on previous year | -173.9% |
| 2015 | -27.65 % change on previous year | -303.2% |
| 2016 | -11.66 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2017 | 9.37 % change on previous year | -180.4% |
| 2018 | 9.8 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 14.22 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 2020 | -21.82 % change on previous year | -253.5% |
| 2021 | 25.77 % change on previous year | -218.1% |
| 2022 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2023 | -35.02 % change on previous year | -511.2% |
| 2024 | 17.87 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2025 | 16.45 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31.84 % change on previous year | -55.61 % change on previous year | 218.66 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 53.4 % change on previous year | -211.75 % change on previous year | 734.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -2.94 % change on previous year | -352.34 % change on previous year | 164.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -48.42 % change on previous year | -299.9 % change on previous year | 144.62 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.86 % change on previous year | -20.44 % change on previous year | 34.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.45 % change on previous year | -27.65 % change on previous year | 14.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.96 % change on previous year | -35.02 % change on previous year | 25.77 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 45 Denmark 17.18 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Georgia 17.08 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Thailand 16.89 % change on previous year compare
- 49 New Caledonia 16.32 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Bermuda 15.37 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Ireland 13.87 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5978 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,845 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 9.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 0.352 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 4,620 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Malaysia?
- External balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth in Malaysia was 16.45 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 734.09 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -352.34 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Malaysia rank for external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth?
- Malaysia ranks 48th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.