Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index was 26,629 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
26,629
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
48th
of 166 countries
All-time high
26,629
in 2022
All-time low
794.82
in 1906
Years of data
121
1820–2022
Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia, 1820–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia stood at 26,629. That is the highest value across all 121 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia peaked at 26,629 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 794.82, in 1906.
Malaysia ranks 48th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 961 | — |
| 1870 | 1,055 | +9.8% |
| 1900 | 817.74 | -22.5% |
| 1901 | 950.53 | +16.2% |
| 1902 | 1,018 | +7.1% |
| 1903 | 881.75 | -13.4% |
| 1904 | 822.52 | -6.7% |
| 1905 | 863.6 | +5.0% |
| 1906 | 794.82 | -8.0% |
| 1907 | 852.13 | +7.2% |
| 1908 | 983.97 | +15.5% |
| 1909 | 919.01 | -6.6% |
| 1910 | 1,074 | +16.8% |
| 1911 | 1,134 | +5.6% |
| 1912 | 1,094 | -3.5% |
| 1913 | 1,289 | +17.8% |
| 1914 | 1,445 | +12.2% |
| 1915 | 1,542 | +6.7% |
| 1916 | 1,389 | -9.9% |
| 1917 | 1,719 | +23.7% |
| 1918 | 1,795 | +4.4% |
| 1919 | 1,877 | +4.6% |
| 1920 | 1,786 | -4.8% |
| 1921 | 2,172 | +21.6% |
| 1922 | 2,405 | +10.7% |
| 1923 | 2,052 | -14.7% |
| 1924 | 2,044 | -0.4% |
| 1925 | 1,733 | -15.2% |
| 1926 | 2,179 | +25.7% |
| 1927 | 2,049 | -6.0% |
| 1928 | 2,537 | +23.8% |
| 1929 | 3,220 | +26.9% |
| 1930 | 3,148 | -2.3% |
| 1931 | 3,072 | -2.4% |
| 1932 | 2,792 | -9.1% |
| 1933 | 2,790 | -0.1% |
| 1934 | 2,806 | +0.5% |
| 1935 | 2,688 | -4.2% |
| 1936 | 2,906 | +8.1% |
| 1937 | 3,162 | +8.8% |
| 1938 | 2,515 | -20.5% |
| 1939 | 2,565 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | 2,037 | -20.6% |
| 1941 | 1,973 | -3.1% |
| 1942 | 2,667 | +35.2% |
| 1947 | 1,704 | -36.1% |
| 1948 | 1,889 | +10.9% |
| 1949 | 2,440 | +29.2% |
| 1950 | 2,485 | +1.8% |
| 1951 | 2,295 | -7.6% |
| 1952 | 2,345 | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 2,295 | -2.1% |
| 1954 | 2,375 | +3.5% |
| 1955 | 2,327 | -2.0% |
| 1956 | 2,399 | +3.1% |
| 1957 | 2,319 | -3.3% |
| 1958 | 2,252 | -2.9% |
| 1959 | 2,338 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 2,439 | +4.3% |
| 1961 | 2,538 | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 2,609 | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 2,660 | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 2,754 | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 2,876 | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 2,942 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 2,917 | -0.8% |
| 1968 | 3,096 | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 3,196 | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 3,314 | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 3,475 | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 3,649 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 4,081 | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 4,285 | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 4,221 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 4,638 | +9.9% |
| 1977 | 4,903 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 5,214 | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 5,510 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 5,829 | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 6,095 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 6,303 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 6,529 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 6,867 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 6,626 | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 6,543 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 6,723 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 7,144 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 7,634 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 8,179 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 8,781 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 9,384 | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 10,132 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 10,867 | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 11,725 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 12,669 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 13,345 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 12,130 | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 12,637 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 13,475 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 13,307 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 13,810 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 14,362 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 15,087 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 15,651 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 16,354 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 17,210 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 17,866 | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 17,430 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 18,574 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 19,390 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 20,162 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 20,819 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 21,769 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 22,550 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 23,252 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 24,302 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 25,176 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 25,986 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 24,279 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 24,765 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 26,629 | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 961 | 961 | 961 | 1 |
| 1870s | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 |
| 1900s | 890.44 | 794.82 | 1,018 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1,436 | 1,074 | 1,877 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2,218 | 1,733 | 3,220 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2,845 | 2,515 | 3,162 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2,118 | 1,704 | 2,667 | 6 |
| 1950s | 2,343 | 2,252 | 2,485 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,803 | 2,439 | 3,196 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,329 | 3,314 | 5,510 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,629 | 5,829 | 7,634 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,985 | 8,179 | 13,345 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,455 | 13,307 | 17,866 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,198 | 18,574 | 25,986 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,224 | 24,279 | 26,629 | 3 |
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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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 11.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 13,125 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 56,231 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9412 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,352 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia?
- Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Malaysia was 26,629 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 26,629 in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 794.82 in 1906.
- How does Malaysia rank for gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index?
- Malaysia ranks 48th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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