Net portfolio investment in Malaysia
Malaysia: Net portfolio investment was 8.12 billion usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Malaysia, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2023, net portfolio investment in Malaysia stood at 8.12 billion usd.
That represents a change of down 28.0% on the previous year and up 898.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Malaysia peaked at 23.96 billion usd in 2008 and was at its lowest, -20.68 billion usd, in 2012.
That places Malaysia 23rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.41 billion usd | -8.39 billion usd | 23.96 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 238.99 million usd | -20.68 billion usd | 12.43 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.72 billion usd | -4.56 billion usd | 12.03 billion usd | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 20 Cayman Islands 10.89 billion usd compare
- 21 Portugal 9.15 billion usd compare
- 22 Colombia 8.66 billion usd compare
- 24 Oman 7.97 billion usd compare
- 25 South Korea 7.45 billion usd compare
- 26 South Africa 6.51 billion usd compare
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 net portfolio investment in Malaysia?
- Net portfolio investment in Malaysia was 8.12 billion usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 billion usd in 2008.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.68 billion usd in 2012.
- How does Malaysia rank for net portfolio investment?
- Malaysia ranks 23rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 898.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)