Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 252.47 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Malaysia, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malaysia stood at 252.47. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 214.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malaysia peaked at 252.47 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 1970.
Malaysia ranks 88th of 174 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.4 | — |
| 1971 | 1.82 | +30.4% |
| 1972 | 2.16 | +18.9% |
| 1973 | 2.84 | +31.4% |
| 1974 | 3.91 | +37.4% |
| 1975 | 3.77 | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 4.18 | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 5.03 | +20.3% |
| 1978 | 6.32 | +25.7% |
| 1979 | 8.25 | +30.6% |
| 1980 | 9.94 | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 11.27 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 12.27 | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 13.88 | +13.1% |
| 1984 | 14.44 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 13.83 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 11.47 | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 11.81 | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 15.68 | +32.7% |
| 1989 | 20.93 | +33.5% |
| 1990 | 27.98 | +33.7% |
| 1991 | 34.86 | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 36.76 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 46.31 | +26.0% |
| 1994 | 57.56 | +24.3% |
| 1995 | 73.4 | +27.5% |
| 1996 | 83.49 | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 94.26 | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 48.64 | -48.4% |
| 1999 | 36.34 | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 53.9 | +48.3% |
| 2001 | 47.44 | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 39.45 | -16.8% |
| 2003 | 42.46 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 57.62 | +35.7% |
| 2005 | 65.47 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 70.14 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 82.44 | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 85.27 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 80.36 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 100.35 | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 113.58 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 140.81 | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 161.05 | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 181.83 | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 198.15 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 211.53 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 234.52 | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 245.84 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 252.47 | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.97 | 1.4 | 8.25 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.55 | 9.94 | 20.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.96 | 27.98 | 94.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.45 | 39.45 | 85.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 184.01 | 100.35 | 252.47 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3344 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4,389 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 17,143 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 14.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5483 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malaysia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malaysia was 252.47 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 252.47 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 1970.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Malaysia ranks 88th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.2%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.