International Investment Position in Malaysia
Malaysia: International Investment Position was 632.69 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International Investment Position in Malaysia, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international investment position in Malaysia is 632.69 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international investment position in Malaysia peaked at 632.69 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.30 billion US dollar, in 1980.
That places Malaysia 34th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Investment Position in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6.30 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 9.60 billion US dollar | +52.4% |
| 1982 | 8.58 billion US dollar | -10.6% |
| 1983 | 9.02 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 8.86 billion US dollar | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 9.42 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 12.53 billion US dollar | +33.0% |
| 1987 | 13.98 billion US dollar | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 11.03 billion US dollar | -21.1% |
| 1989 | 14.97 billion US dollar | +35.7% |
| 1990 | 14.00 billion US dollar | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 14.82 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 21.59 billion US dollar | +45.7% |
| 1993 | 34.06 billion US dollar | +57.7% |
| 1994 | 34.12 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 62.63 billion US dollar | +83.5% |
| 2002 | 69.17 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 81.44 billion US dollar | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 109.22 billion US dollar | +34.1% |
| 2005 | 119.83 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 165.63 billion US dollar | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 237.61 billion US dollar | +43.5% |
| 2008 | 232.48 billion US dollar | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 261.65 billion US dollar | +12.5% |
| 2010 | 308.15 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 357.56 billion US dollar | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 400.78 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 412.64 billion US dollar | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 415.81 billion US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 387.57 billion US dollar | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 385.69 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 418.27 billion US dollar | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 413.04 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 435.43 billion US dollar | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 474.36 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 507.38 billion US dollar | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 503.57 billion US dollar | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 522.95 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 554.73 billion US dollar | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 632.69 billion US dollar | +14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.43 billion US dollar | 6.30 billion US dollar | 14.97 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.72 billion US dollar | 14.00 billion US dollar | 34.12 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 148.85 billion US dollar | 62.63 billion US dollar | 261.65 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 2010s | 393.49 billion US dollar | 308.15 billion US dollar | 435.43 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 532.61 billion US dollar | 474.36 billion US dollar | 632.69 billion US dollar | 6 |
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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 11,100 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 7.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3567 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 4,681 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 1.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 20,056 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international investment position in Malaysia?
- International investment position in Malaysia was 632.69 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest international investment position recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 632.69 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest international investment position recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.30 billion US dollar in 1980.
- How does Malaysia rank for international investment position?
- Malaysia ranks 34th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international investment position rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. 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 International Investment Position (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.