General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Malaysia
Malaysia: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
100th
of 172 countries
All-time high
632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
12,977 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Malaysia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Malaysia is 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Malaysia peaked at 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,977 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 100th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,977 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 13,723 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 15,197 constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1964 | 17,552 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1965 | 19,051 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 21,204 constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1967 | 21,364 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 21,414 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 21,983 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 24,882 constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 26,968 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 31,526 constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 32,967 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 37,885 constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1975 | 40,457 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 43,891 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 48,206 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 51,021 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 51,901 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 64,928 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.1% |
| 1981 | 73,591 constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 80,025 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 83,686 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 79,589 constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 78,894 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 79,891 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 81,064 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 87,026 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 90,266 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 95,576 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 106,801 constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 112,071 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 121,515 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 131,074 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 139,018 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 140,033 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 147,992 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 134,831 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 157,859 constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 160,434 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 185,627 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 2002 | 207,697 constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 225,574 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 242,814 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 258,596 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 272,789 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 292,787 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 312,905 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 328,373 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 337,434 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 385,223 constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 406,142 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 429,725 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 448,461 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 468,790 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 473,718 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 500,533 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 517,516 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 525,518 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 547,013 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 578,938 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 611,621 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 759,546 constant LCU per square kilometre, 83% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 28% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,274 constant LCU per square kilometre | 12,977 constant LCU per square kilometre | 21,983 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 38,970 constant LCU per square kilometre | 24,882 constant LCU per square kilometre | 51,901 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 79,896 constant LCU per square kilometre | 64,928 constant LCU per square kilometre | 90,266 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 128,677 constant LCU per square kilometre | 95,576 constant LCU per square kilometre | 157,859 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 248,760 constant LCU per square kilometre | 160,434 constant LCU per square kilometre | 328,373 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 449,306 constant LCU per square kilometre | 337,434 constant LCU per square kilometre | 525,518 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 592,518 constant LCU per square kilometre | 547,013 constant LCU per square kilometre | 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 97 South Africa 754,953 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 98 Moldova 711,549 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 99 Marshall Islands 683,100 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 101 Algeria 631,458 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 102 Chad 624,762 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 103 Guatemala 588,761 constant LCU per square kilometre 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Malaysia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Malaysia was 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 632,500 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,977 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Malaysia ranks 100th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.