Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Malaysia
Malaysia: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 4.1% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Malaysia, 1966–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 4.1% for merchandise exports by continent of destination in 2014.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Malaysia peaked at 4.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1983.
Malaysia ranks 10th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 4 |
| 1970s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.0% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 12,352 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 22.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 444.41 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 12,352 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 4.28 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -10.77 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -2.51 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 26.06 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Malaysia?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Malaysia was 4.1% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1983.
- How does Malaysia rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Malaysia ranks 10th out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.