Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malaysia
Malaysia: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
87th
of 175 countries
All-time high
3.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
44,843 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malaysia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malaysia stood at 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malaysia peaked at 3.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 44,843 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 87th out of 175 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 44,843 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 48,125 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 48,564 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 47,319 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 50,467 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 50,954 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 51,867 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 53,614 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 54,477 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 63,792 constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 63,637 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 61,713 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 71,997 constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 98,514 constant LCU per square kilometre | +36.8% |
| 1975 | 81,673 constant LCU per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 1976 | 89,178 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 103,253 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 116,543 constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 140,358 constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1980 | 169,146 constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 178,603 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 203,167 constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 221,458 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 235,866 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 212,667 constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 198,909 constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 215,764 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 258,302 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1989 | 324,690 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1990 | 410,035 constant LCU per square kilometre | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 513,401 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 1992 | 546,127 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 628,236 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 789,289 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 1995 | 976,335 constant LCU per square kilometre | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 1.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 880,447 constant LCU per square kilometre | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 973,453 constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 1.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.4% |
| 2001 | 1.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 1.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 1.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 1.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 1.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 1.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 1.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 1.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 1.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 1.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 2.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 2.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 2.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 2.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 2.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 2.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 2.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 2.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 2.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 2.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +21.2% |
| 2022 | 3.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.8% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 67% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50,026 constant LCU per square kilometre | 44,843 constant LCU per square kilometre | 54,477 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 89,066 constant LCU per square kilometre | 61,713 constant LCU per square kilometre | 140,358 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 221,857 constant LCU per square kilometre | 169,146 constant LCU per square kilometre | 324,690 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 782,504 constant LCU per square kilometre | 410,035 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 84 American Samoa 3.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 85 Cyprus 3.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 86 United Kingdom 3.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 88 Uruguay 2.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 89 Ukraine 2.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 90 Gambia 2.65 million constant LCU 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malaysia?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Malaysia was 2.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,843 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Malaysia ranks 87th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) 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.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- 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
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) 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.