Malaysia Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Malaysia's consumer price index was 136.51 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's consumer price index stood at 136.51 in 2025, a rise of +3.74 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 136.51 by 2025. Malaysia ranked 144th globally.
Malaysia's Consumer Price Index, as recorded by the World Bank, has demonstrated a significant upward trend over the past 66 years. Since 1961, when the index hit its lowest point at 21.27, Malaysia's CPI has increased steadily, with the most recent value standing at 136.51 in 2025, marking the all-time peak. This surge in inflation can be partly attributed to Malaysia's economic growth and integration into the global market. Compared to its peers, Malaysia's CPI is relatively close to that of Korea, which also reached a CPI of 137.12 in 2025. The sustained growth in Malaysia's CPI may indicate a continued reliance on external factors, such as global commodity prices and trade policies, to shape its economic trajectory. A potential shift in the trajectory of Malaysia's CPI would likely be influenced by changes in global economic conditions and the government's monetary policy decisions.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 143.05 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 139.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 136.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 136.51 | +3.74 | #144 |
| 2024 | 132.77 | +2.39 | #37 |
| 2023 | 130.38 | +3.17 | #39 |
| 2022 | 127.21 | +4.16 | #47 |
| 2021 | 123.05 | +2.97 | #66 |
| 2020 | 120.08 | −1.38 | #68 |
| 2019 | 121.46 | +0.80 | #82 |
| 2018 | 120.66 | +1.06 | #85 |
| 2017 | 119.61 | +4.46 | #91 |
| 2016 | 115.15 | +2.36 | #86 |
| 2015 | 112.79 | +2.32 | #83 |
| 2014 | 110.46 | +3.37 | #74 |
| 2013 | 107.10 | +2.21 | #42 |
| 2012 | 104.89 | +1.72 | #27 |
| 2011 | 103.17 | +3.17 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's consumer price index was 136.51 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Malaysia's consumer price index peaked at 136.51 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Malaysia was 21.27 in 1961.
Malaysia ranks 144th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's consumer price index is projected to reach 136.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Malaysia in 2025 was 136.51. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_consumer-price-index,
title = {Malaysia Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}