Gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 205.48 billion current GBP in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
205.48 billion current GBP
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
36th
of 200 countries
All-time high
206.83 billion current GBP
in 2013
All-time low
404.01 million current GBP
in 1949
Years of data
66
1949–2014
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia, 1949–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current GBP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Malaysia is 205.48 billion current GBP, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 201.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Malaysia peaked at 206.83 billion current GBP in 2013 and was at its lowest, 404.01 million current GBP, in 1949.
Malaysia ranks 36th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | current GBP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 404.01 million current GBP | — |
| 1950 | 623.59 million current GBP | +54.3% |
| 1951 | 877.34 million current GBP | +40.7% |
| 1952 | 740.84 million current GBP | -15.6% |
| 1953 | 674.34 million current GBP | -9.0% |
| 1954 | 624.81 million current GBP | -7.3% |
| 1955 | 575.28 million current GBP | -7.9% |
| 1956 | 590.33 million current GBP | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 608.53 million current GBP | +3.1% |
| 1958 | 571.20 million current GBP | -6.1% |
| 1959 | 644.82 million current GBP | +12.9% |
| 1960 | 684.36 million current GBP | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 679.23 million current GBP | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 714.81 million current GBP | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 896.46 million current GBP | +25.4% |
| 1964 | 955.15 million current GBP | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 1.06 billion current GBP | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 1.12 billion current GBP | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 1.15 billion current GBP | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 1.39 billion current GBP | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 1.53 billion current GBP | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 1.61 billion current GBP | +5.4% |
| 1971 | 1.74 billion current GBP | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 2.02 billion current GBP | +15.8% |
| 1973 | 3.13 billion current GBP | +54.9% |
| 1974 | 4.06 billion current GBP | +29.9% |
| 1975 | 4.20 billion current GBP | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 6.15 billion current GBP | +46.3% |
| 1977 | 7.53 billion current GBP | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 8.53 billion current GBP | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 10.02 billion current GBP | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 10.54 billion current GBP | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 12.44 billion current GBP | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 15.34 billion current GBP | +23.3% |
| 1983 | 20.02 billion current GBP | +30.5% |
| 1984 | 25.52 billion current GBP | +27.5% |
| 1985 | 24.31 billion current GBP | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 18.92 billion current GBP | -22.2% |
| 1987 | 19.69 billion current GBP | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 19.83 billion current GBP | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 23.74 billion current GBP | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 24.79 billion current GBP | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 27.86 billion current GBP | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 33.71 billion current GBP | +21.0% |
| 1993 | 44.60 billion current GBP | +32.3% |
| 1994 | 48.67 billion current GBP | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 56.21 billion current GBP | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 64.64 billion current GBP | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 61.09 billion current GBP | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 43.58 billion current GBP | -28.7% |
| 1999 | 48.92 billion current GBP | +12.3% |
| 2000 | 61.99 billion current GBP | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 64.45 billion current GBP | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 67.29 billion current GBP | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 67.50 billion current GBP | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 68.14 billion current GBP | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 78.94 billion current GBP | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 88.42 billion current GBP | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 96.73 billion current GBP | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 125.56 billion current GBP | +29.8% |
| 2009 | 129.83 billion current GBP | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 165.04 billion current GBP | +27.1% |
| 2011 | 185.96 billion current GBP | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 199.06 billion current GBP | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 206.83 billion current GBP | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 205.48 billion current GBP | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 404.01 million current GBP | 404.01 million current GBP | 404.01 million current GBP | 1 |
| 1950s | 653.11 million current GBP | 571.20 million current GBP | 877.34 million current GBP | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.02 billion current GBP | 679.23 million current GBP | 1.53 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.90 billion current GBP | 1.61 billion current GBP | 10.02 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.04 billion current GBP | 10.54 billion current GBP | 25.52 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.41 billion current GBP | 24.79 billion current GBP | 64.64 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.88 billion current GBP | 61.99 billion current GBP | 129.83 billion current GBP | 10 |
| 2010s | 192.47 billion current GBP | 165.04 billion current GBP | 206.83 billion current GBP | 5 |
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 55,507 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9289 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 12,191 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Malaysia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Malaysia was 205.48 billion current GBP in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 206.83 billion current GBP in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 404.01 million current GBP in 1949.
- How does Malaysia rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Malaysia ranks 36th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in British pounds. It is not adjusted for inflation or differences in living costs between countries.