East Asia & Pacific

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Real-time economic and demographic statistics for Malaysia

GDP

#41

of 214

Population

#44

of 217

GDP per Capita

#100

of 214

GDP Growth

#119

of 214

Share of World

0.38%

of world GDP

Income Level

Upper middle income

Malaysia GDP
+5.11%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Malaysia GDP (2015–2024)

+5.11%annual growth

Demographics
35.6M

Population

+1.23%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
$11,867

GDP per Capita

+4.29%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
+5.11%

GDP Growth Rate

+1.56ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Labor Market
3.83%

Unemployment Rate

-0.04ppannual change
Economics
+1.83%

Inflation Rate

-0.65ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malaysia's GDP?
Malaysia's GDP is approximately $422.0 billion (2024, representing 0.4% of world GDP), making it the #41 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What is Malaysia's population?
Malaysia has a population of approximately 35.6M — the #44 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
What is Malaysia's GDP per capita?
Malaysia's GDP per capita is approximately $11,867, ranking #100 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
How fast is Malaysia's economy growing?
Malaysia's economy is currently growing at approximately 5.1% per year, ranking #119 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What region is Malaysia in?
Malaysia is located in the East Asia & Pacific region and is classified as a upper middle income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.