Inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia
Malaysia: Inflation of consumer prices was 1.38 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.38
Change on year
down 24.7%
World rank
145th
of 190 countries
All-time high
17.33
in 1974
All-time low
-1.14
in 2020
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia stood at 1.38.
That represents a change of down 24.7% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia peaked at 17.33 in 1974 and was at its lowest, -1.14, in 2020.
Malaysia ranks 145th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0632 | — |
| 1961 | -0.1804 | -385.5% |
| 1962 | 0.1084 | -160.1% |
| 1963 | 3.11 | +2763.6% |
| 1964 | -0.4027 | -113.0% |
| 1965 | -0.1055 | -73.8% |
| 1966 | 0.968 | -1017.6% |
| 1967 | 4.58 | +372.7% |
| 1968 | -0.1583 | -103.5% |
| 1969 | -0.409 | +158.3% |
| 1970 | 1.84 | -550.8% |
| 1971 | 1.61 | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 3.23 | +100.3% |
| 1973 | 10.56 | +226.8% |
| 1974 | 17.33 | +64.1% |
| 1975 | 4.49 | -74.1% |
| 1976 | 2.63 | -41.3% |
| 1977 | 4.79 | +81.8% |
| 1978 | 4.86 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 3.65 | -24.8% |
| 1980 | 6.67 | +82.7% |
| 1981 | 9.7 | +45.3% |
| 1982 | 5.82 | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 3.7 | -36.3% |
| 1984 | 3.9 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 0.3465 | -91.1% |
| 1986 | 0.737 | +112.7% |
| 1987 | 0.29 | -60.7% |
| 1988 | 2.56 | +781.5% |
| 1989 | 2.81 | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 2.62 | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 4.36 | +66.5% |
| 1992 | 4.77 | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 3.54 | -25.8% |
| 1994 | 3.72 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 3.45 | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 3.49 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 2.66 | -23.7% |
| 1998 | 5.27 | +97.9% |
| 1999 | 2.74 | -47.9% |
| 2000 | 1.53 | -44.1% |
| 2001 | 1.42 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 1.81 | +27.6% |
| 2003 | 1.09 | -39.7% |
| 2004 | 1.42 | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 2.98 | +109.3% |
| 2006 | 3.61 | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 2.03 | -43.8% |
| 2008 | 5.44 | +168.4% |
| 2009 | 0.5833 | -89.3% |
| 2010 | 1.62 | +178.2% |
| 2011 | 3.17 | +95.6% |
| 2012 | 1.66 | -47.6% |
| 2013 | 2.11 | +26.5% |
| 2014 | 3.14 | +49.3% |
| 2015 | 2.1 | -33.0% |
| 2016 | 2.09 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 3.87 | +85.2% |
| 2018 | 0.8847 | -77.1% |
| 2019 | 0.6629 | -25.1% |
| 2020 | -1.14 | -271.8% |
| 2021 | 2.48 | -317.5% |
| 2022 | 3.38 | +36.4% |
| 2023 | 2.49 | -26.3% |
| 2024 | 1.83 | -26.3% |
| 2025 | 1.38 | -24.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7564 | -0.409 | 4.58 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 1.61 | 17.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 | 0.29 | 9.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.66 | 2.62 | 5.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.19 | 0.5833 | 5.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.13 | 0.6629 | 3.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 | -1.14 | 3.38 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 142 Senegal 1.46 compare
- 143 Hong Kong, China 1.44 compare
- 144 Algeria 1.42 compare
- 146 Antigua and Barbuda 1.37 compare
- 147 Qatar 1.27 compare
- 148 United Arab Emirates 1.25 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9432 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 12,379 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 11.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9657 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 12,674 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Malaysia was 1.38 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.33 in 1974.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.14 in 2020.
- How does Malaysia rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Malaysia ranks 145th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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