Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic 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 … Domestic 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% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 252.47 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 269.45, 94% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 252.47 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,401, 7% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0126 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 165.93 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.291 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0092 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 121.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0078 units 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.