Malaysia GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Malaysia's gdp growth was 4.50% in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's gdp growth stood at 4.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.61pp from 2024. The IMF projects 4.50% by 2025. Malaysia ranked 41st globally.
Malaysia’s real GDP growth has averaged 4.50 % in 2025, placing it 41st worldwide, and reflects a gradual moderation from the 11.70 % surge recorded in 1973, the nation’s all‑time peak. The sharp contraction of –7.36 % in 1998, triggered by the Asian financial crisis, remains the deepest trough in the 65‑year series, after which the economy rebounded and sustained double‑digit expansions in the early 2000s before settling into a more stable growth corridor. Compared with peers of similar rank, Malaysia’s 2025 pace is marginally below Liberia’s 4.57 % and just above Palau’s 4.49 %, underscoring its competitive, though not leading, performance among emerging markets. Structural reforms in digital infrastructure and the diversification of export markets are likely to shape whether Malaysia can sustain growth above the global median, with policy emphasis on innovation and workforce upskilling expected to influence the trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 4.00% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 4.00% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 4.00% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 4.00% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 4.00% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 4.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.50% | −0.61pp | #41 |
| 2024 | 5.11% | +1.57pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 3.54% | −5.49pp | #89 |
| 2022 | 9.03% | +5.72pp | #25 |
| 2021 | 3.32% | +8.77pp | #153 |
| 2020 | -5.46% | −9.87pp | #128 |
| 2019 | 4.41% | −0.43pp | #65 |
| 2018 | 4.84% | −0.97pp | #54 |
| 2017 | 5.81% | +1.36pp | #34 |
| 2016 | 4.45% | −0.56pp | #62 |
| 2015 | 5.09% | −0.92pp | #42 |
| 2014 | 6.01% | +1.31pp | #40 |
| 2013 | 4.69% | −0.78pp | #74 |
| 2012 | 5.47% | +0.18pp | #55 |
| 2011 | 5.29% | −2.23pp | #71 |
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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's gdp growth was 4.50% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from the previous year.
Malaysia's gdp growth peaked at 11.70% in 1973.
The lowest gdp growth in Malaysia was -7.36% in 1998.
Malaysia ranks 41st globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's gdp growth is projected to reach 4.50% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Malaysia in 2025 was 4.50%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_gdp-growth,
title = {Malaysia GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}