Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
54th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
33,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malaysia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malaysia stood at 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malaysia peaked at 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 54th out of 160 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 36,868 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 38,419 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 40,642 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1965 | 43,523 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 45,395 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 47,215 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 48,510 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 48,668 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 56,097 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1971 | 55,258 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 57,861 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 68,478 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 84,072 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 1975 | 70,643 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -16.0% |
| 1976 | 78,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 93,333 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 101,709 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 108,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 122,536 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 133,965 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 150,753 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 157,887 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 167,835 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 142,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -15.1% |
| 1986 | 134,800 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 137,259 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 160,519 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1989 | 179,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 196,977 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 241,316 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +22.5% |
| 1992 | 235,249 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 276,333 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1994 | 295,838 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 354,719 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 365,220 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 401,516 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 299,334 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 313,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 375,328 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 350,504 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 395,358 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 400,152 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 445,016 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 441,936 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 480,849 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 528,562 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 560,204 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 521,023 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 623,722 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 660,454 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 727,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 754,664 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 781,084 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 848,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 888,741 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 947,104 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 992,090 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 981,318 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 1.02 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 1.12 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,529 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 33,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 48,668 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 77,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 55,258 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 108,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 148,725 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 122,536 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 179,284 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 297,986 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 196,977 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 401,516 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 449,893 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 350,504 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 560,204 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 825,472 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 623,722 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 981,318 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 51 Croatia 1.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 52 Viet Nam 1.19 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 53 Norway 1.18 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 55 India 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 56 Romania 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 57 Tonga 1.07 million constant 2015 US$ 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 9,141 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 11.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9446 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 12,398 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 53,116 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.25 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malaysia?
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Malaysia was 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,526 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Malaysia ranks 54th out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. 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 national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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 national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 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.