Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 136.94 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Malaysia, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Malaysia is 136.94, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 154.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Malaysia peaked at 136.94 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.07, in 1960.
That places Malaysia 27th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.07 | — |
| 1961 | 3.19 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 3.32 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 3.45 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 3.59 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 3.74 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 3.88 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 4.04 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 4.2 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 4.37 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 3.52 | -19.5% |
| 1971 | 5.4 | +53.4% |
| 1972 | 6.19 | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 7.22 | +16.5% |
| 1974 | 8.79 | +21.9% |
| 1975 | 8.14 | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 8.55 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 9.79 | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 10.59 | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 12.61 | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 13.98 | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 14.96 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 16.06 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 17.7 | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 18.82 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 17.93 | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 14.87 | -17.0% |
| 1987 | 15.42 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 18.59 | +20.5% |
| 1989 | 24.31 | +30.8% |
| 1990 | 32.11 | +32.1% |
| 1991 | 39.21 | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 40.84 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 49.98 | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 61.38 | +22.8% |
| 1995 | 78 | +27.1% |
| 1996 | 86.34 | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 94.44 | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 44.44 | -52.9% |
| 1999 | 35.82 | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 48.78 | +36.2% |
| 2001 | 42.79 | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 35.23 | -17.7% |
| 2003 | 37.39 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 49.64 | +32.8% |
| 2005 | 48.52 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 51.11 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 58.27 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 58.06 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 53.82 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 63.91 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 70.11 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 84.9 | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 95.91 | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 106.48 | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 113.51 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 118.62 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 129.32 | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 134.89 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 136.94 | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.69 | 3.07 | 4.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.08 | 3.52 | 12.61 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.26 | 13.98 | 24.31 | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.26 | 32.11 | 94.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.36 | 35.23 | 58.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.46 | 63.91 | 136.94 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 24 Iran 152.25 compare
- 25 Philippines 147.34 compare
- 26 Bangladesh 141.97 compare
- 28 Switzerland 136.18 compare
- 29 Colombia 133.33 compare
- 30 Belgium 127.27 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 55,507 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9289 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 12,191 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Malaysia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Malaysia was 136.94 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 136.94 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.07 in 1960.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Malaysia ranks 27th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.