Portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia
Malaysia: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia stood at 4.98 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 927.3% on the previous year and up 7,961.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia peaked at 6.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -10.72 billion BoP, current US$, in 2008.
Malaysia ranks 15th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2002 | -55.26 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -2523.8% |
| 2004 | 4.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +236.7% |
| 2005 | -1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -126.6% |
| 2006 | 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -296.3% |
| 2007 | -669.08 million BoP, current US$ | -128.4% |
| 2008 | -10.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +1501.5% |
| 2009 | -448.62 million BoP, current US$ | -95.8% |
| 2010 | 5.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -1346.1% |
| 2011 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -79.0% |
| 2012 | 6.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +414.9% |
| 2013 | 3.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 61.72 million BoP, current US$ | -98.4% |
| 2015 | -4.47 billion BoP, current US$ | -7348.1% |
| 2016 | -550.28 million BoP, current US$ | -87.7% |
| 2017 | 4.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -924.2% |
| 2018 | -1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -125.9% |
| 2019 | -1.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.4% |
| 2020 | -5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +237.6% |
| 2021 | -425.88 million BoP, current US$ | -92.4% |
| 2022 | 4.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -1078.1% |
| 2023 | 484.31 million BoP, current US$ | -88.4% |
| 2024 | 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +927.3% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37,298 BoP, current US$, 133392.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.78 million BoP, current US$, 2787.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -7348.1% | 61.72 million BoP, current US$ | -4.47 billion BoP, current US$ |
| 2003 | +2523.8% | -55.26 million BoP, current US$ | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | -610.50 million BoP, current US$ | -10.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 712.36 million BoP, current US$ | -5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 13.04 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 366.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 96.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0369 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 438.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Malaysia was 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- How does Malaysia rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Malaysia ranks 15th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,961.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.