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Malaysia economy
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 1.4% in 2025, and 3.8% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 5.2% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $472 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $13,125 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $38,779 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 1.7% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −4.2% | 2024 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 0.0% | 2021 |
| Population | 36.0 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.