Final consumption expenditure in Malaysia
Malaysia: Final consumption expenditure was 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
328.88 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
31st
of 172 countries
All-time high
328.88 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
8.08 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Final consumption expenditure in Malaysia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, final consumption expenditure in Malaysia stood at 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in Malaysia peaked at 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.08 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
That places Malaysia 31st out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 8.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1962 | 9.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 9.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 10.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 10.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1966 | 11.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 11.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 12.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 12.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 13.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 14.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 15.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 17.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1975 | 17.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 18.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 20.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1978 | 22.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 24.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 28.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.1% |
| 1981 | 30.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 31.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 32.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 33.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 33.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 31.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 31.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 35.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 39.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 43.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 47.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 49.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 53.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 57.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 63.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 67.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 70.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 63.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.0% |
| 1999 | 67.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 73.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 77.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 82.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 89.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 97.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 105.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 112.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 123.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 133.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 135.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 143.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 155.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 167.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 179.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 191.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 202.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 211.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 226.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 242.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 258.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 251.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 257.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 284.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 297.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 312.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.86 billion constant 2015 US$, 6.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27.09 billion constant 2015 US$, 12.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 24.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 28.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 39.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 58.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 43.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 70.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 103.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 73.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 135.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 197.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 143.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 258.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 288.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 251.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 28 Thailand 363.97 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 29 Colombia 348.65 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 30 Norway 333.62 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 32 Israel 325.35 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 33 South Africa 324.56 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 34 United Arab Emirates 308.67 billion constant 2015 US$ 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 13.04 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 366.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 96.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0369 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 438.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in Malaysia?
- Final consumption expenditure in Malaysia was 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 328.88 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.08 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Malaysia rank for final consumption expenditure?
- Malaysia ranks 31st out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.