Portfolio investment, net in Malaysia
Malaysia: Portfolio investment, net was 18.40 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Malaysia, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 18.40 billion for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
That represents a change of up 126.6% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Malaysia peaked at 23.96 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, -20.68 billion, in 2012.
That places Malaysia 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.53 billion | — |
| 2001 | 411.84 million | -83.7% |
| 2002 | 1.40 billion | +239.7% |
| 2003 | -978.16 million | -169.9% |
| 2004 | -8.39 billion | +757.6% |
| 2005 | 3.70 billion | -144.1% |
| 2006 | -3.44 billion | -192.9% |
| 2007 | -5.39 billion | +56.8% |
| 2008 | 23.96 billion | -544.7% |
| 2009 | 291.40 million | -98.8% |
| 2010 | -14.99 billion | -5245.5% |
| 2011 | -8.68 billion | -42.1% |
| 2012 | -20.68 billion | +138.3% |
| 2013 | 813.58 million | -103.9% |
| 2014 | 11.88 billion | +1360.6% |
| 2015 | 7.23 billion | -39.2% |
| 2016 | 3.33 billion | -53.9% |
| 2017 | 3.30 billion | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 12.43 billion | +276.9% |
| 2019 | 7.76 billion | -37.6% |
| 2020 | 12.03 billion | +55.1% |
| 2021 | -4.56 billion | -137.9% |
| 2022 | 11.29 billion | -347.5% |
| 2023 | 8.12 billion | -28.0% |
| 2024 | 18.40 billion | +126.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 18.40 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.32 million, 258.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 18.40 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.85 million, 2344.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -5245.5% | 291.40 million | -14.99 billion |
| 2014 | +1360.6% | 813.58 million | 11.88 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.41 billion | -8.39 billion | 23.96 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 238.99 million | -20.68 billion | 12.43 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.06 billion | -4.56 billion | 18.40 billion | 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 investment, net in Malaysia?
- Portfolio investment, net in Malaysia was 18.40 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.68 billion in 2012.
- How does Malaysia rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Malaysia ranks 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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