Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
59th
of 181 countries
All-time high
3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
83,676 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Malaysia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Malaysia is 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Malaysia peaked at 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 83,676 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Malaysia ranks 59th of 181 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 83,676 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 89,670 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1963 | 95,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 104,446 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1965 | 111,663 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 118,790 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 122,087 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 127,665 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 132,143 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 143,305 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 174,921 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +22.1% |
| 1972 | 188,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 211,268 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 233,411 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 226,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 252,120 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 272,902 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 292,156 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 317,038 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 346,486 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 369,073 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 392,226 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 416,052 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 447,512 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 415,903 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 385,311 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 415,304 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 454,509 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 505,202 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1990 | 571,058 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 633,170 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 673,864 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 734,643 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 794,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 886,033 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 966,882 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 1.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 868,172 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -14.7% |
| 1999 | 911,892 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 1.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 1.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 1.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 1.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 1.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 1.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 1.66 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 1.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 1.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 1.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 2.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 2.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 2.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 2.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 2.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.66 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 2.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 2.89 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 2.86 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 3.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 2.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 109,535 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 83,676 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 132,143 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 231,152 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 143,305 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 317,038 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 414,758 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 346,486 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 505,202 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 805,764 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 571,058 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 56 Antigua and Barbuda 3.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 57 El Salvador 3.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 58 China 3.30 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 60 Thailand 3.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 61 Romania 2.88 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 62 United States 2.74 million international-$ in 2021 prices 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$), annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Malaysia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Malaysia was 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,676 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Malaysia ranks 59th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- 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
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.