Malaysia GDP Deflator
Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG
Malaysia's gdp deflator was 0.73% in 2025, ranked 195th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's gdp deflator stood at 0.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025. Malaysia ranked 195th globally.
Malaysia’s GDP deflator has averaged modest inflation over the 65‑year series, standing at 0.73 % in 2025, which places the country 195th globally and only slightly below peers such as Denmark (0.75 %) and Uruguay (0.76 %). The indicator’s trajectory has been volatile: it surged to an all‑time high of 17.87 % in 1973, reflecting the oil‑price shock and rapid export expansion of that era, before collapsing to a trough of –8.72 % in 1986 amid the regional debt crisis and sharp currency devaluations. The early 1990s saw a return to positive but low‑level inflation, and the past decade has been characterized by sub‑1 % movements, indicating a stable price environment for domestic output. With monetary policy focused on maintaining price stability and the economy increasingly integrated into global supply chains, the deflator is likely to remain near the current low‑single‑digit range unless external shocks or major fiscal stimulus alter demand dynamics.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Deflator | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.73% | −0.06pp | #195 |
| 2024 | 0.79% | +2.64pp | #24 |
| 2023 | -1.85% | −8.15pp | #25 |
| 2022 | 6.30% | +0.62pp | #86 |
| 2021 | 5.68% | +6.49pp | #121 |
| 2020 | -0.82% | −0.89pp | #38 |
| 2019 | 0.07% | −0.55pp | #35 |
| 2018 | 0.62% | −3.15pp | #26 |
| 2017 | 3.78% | +2.12pp | #119 |
| 2016 | 1.66% | +0.44pp | #95 |
| 2015 | 1.22% | −1.25pp | #74 |
| 2014 | 2.47% | +2.29pp | #117 |
| 2013 | 0.17% | −0.83pp | #34 |
| 2012 | 1.00% | −4.41pp | #33 |
| 2011 | 5.41% | −1.85pp | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's gdp deflator was 0.73% in 2025. Ranked 195th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Malaysia's gdp deflator peaked at 17.87% in 1973.
The lowest gdp deflator in Malaysia was -8.72% in 1986.
Malaysia ranks 195th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's gdp deflator is projected to reach 0.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gdp deflator of Malaysia in 2025 was 0.73%. This ranks 195th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_gdp-deflator,
title = {Malaysia GDP Deflator},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/gdp-deflator/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}