Malaysia GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Malaysia's gdp ppp was $1.48T in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's gdp ppp stood at $1.48T in 2025, a rise of +$99.2B from 2024. The IMF projects $1.48T by 2025. Malaysia ranked 29th globally.
Malaysia's GDP PPP has experienced significant growth over the past 46 years, transforming the country from a relatively low-income economy in 1980 to a substantial player in the global economy by 2025. With a GDP PPP of 1,478,139,000,000.00, Malaysia ranks 29th globally, outpacing its Southeast Asian peer, the Philippines, which holds the 30th position. The country's economic trajectory has been marked by a notable increase from its all-time trough of 42,296,000,000.00 in 1980 to its peak of 1,478,139,000,000.00 in 2025. This upward trend is comparable to that of other emerging economies, such as Argentina, which ranks 28th globally. The sustained growth in GDP PPP is a testament to Malaysia's efforts to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment. However, a shift in global economic dynamics, such as a change in global trade policies or a significant decline in commodity prices, could potentially alter Malaysia's economic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1.96T | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1.85T | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1.75T | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1.65T | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1.56T | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1.48T | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.48T | +$99.2B | #29 |
| 2024 | $1.38T | +$96.9B | #169 |
| 2023 | $1.28T | +$86.9B | #171 |
| 2022 | $1.19T | +$171.8B | #173 |
| 2021 | $1.02T | +$91.3B | #173 |
| 2020 | $931.1B | −$36.5B | #173 |
| 2019 | $967.6B | +$52.9B | #173 |
| 2018 | $914.7B | +$60.0B | #174 |
| 2017 | $854.7B | +$61.2B | #175 |
| 2016 | $803.8B | +$51.3B | #175 |
| 2015 | $766.0B | +$55.9B | #175 |
| 2014 | $746.1B | +$87.7B | #175 |
| 2013 | $698.9B | +$80.5B | #174 |
| 2012 | $671.5B | +$96.0B | #174 |
| 2011 | $621.9B | +$86.3B | #173 |
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 ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's gdp ppp was $1.48T in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Malaysia's gdp ppp peaked at $1.48T in 2025.
The lowest gdp ppp in Malaysia was $42.3B in 1980.
Malaysia ranks 29th globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's gdp ppp is projected to reach $1.48T by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Malaysia's gdp ppp was approximately 1.48 trillion ($1.48T) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Malaysia in 2025 was $1.48T. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_gdp-ppp,
title = {Malaysia GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}