Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
46th
of 180 countries
All-time high
14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1962
All-time low
2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Malaysia, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Malaysia stood at 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Malaysia peaked at 14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
Malaysia ranks 46th of 180 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 unit of GDP in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 14.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1962 | 14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 12.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1964 | 12.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 12.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 12.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 12.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 12.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 11.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 12.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 13.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 12.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1973 | 9.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -26.1% |
| 1974 | 8.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 7.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 6.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1978 | 5.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 4.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 1980 | 4.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 4.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 4.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 4.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 4.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 4.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 4.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 4.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 4.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 4.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 4.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 4.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 3.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 3.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 3.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 3.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 3.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 3.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 3.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 3.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 3.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 3.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 3.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 3.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 3.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 2.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 2.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 2.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2011 | 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 2.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 2.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 2.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 2.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 2.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 13.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.26 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 43 Mauritania 2.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 44 Algeria 2.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 45 Burkina Faso 2.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 47 Ghana 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 48 Kazakhstan 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 49 Philippines 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Malaysia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Malaysia was 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Malaysia ranks 46th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. 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 unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.