Portfolio Investment, net in Malaysia
Malaysia: Portfolio Investment, net was 18.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in Malaysia, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Malaysia is 18.40 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is 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 BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -20.68 billion BoP, current US$, in 2012.
Malaysia ranks 18th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -111.33 million BoP, current US$ | -268.19 million BoP, current US$ | -12.46 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | -505.23 million BoP, current US$ | -1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 447.92 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 525.78 million BoP, current US$ | -283.10 million BoP, current US$ | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 23.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 238.99 million BoP, current US$ | -20.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 portfolio investment, net in Malaysia?
- Portfolio investment, net in Malaysia was 18.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- How does Malaysia rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Malaysia ranks 18th out of 186 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 Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.