Malaysia Highest Poverty Rate
6.70%
The highest poverty rate in Malaysia was 6.70% in 1984. The top 5 years were: 1984 (6.70%), 1987 (5.90%), 1995 (5.20%), 1992 (5.00%), 1989 (4.90%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5.20% | +0.20pp | 26th |
| 1992 | 5.00% | +0.10pp | 20th |
| 1987 | 5.90% | −0.80pp | 15th |
| 1984 | 6.70% | – | 6th |
| 1989 | 4.90% | −1.00pp | 12th |
| 2003 | 3.20% | +1.50pp | 33rd |
| 2008 | 1.50% | −0.20pp | 45th |
| 2006 | 1.70% | −1.50pp | 43rd |
| 1997 | 1.70% | −3.50pp | 15th |
| 2021 | 0.00% | +0.00pp | 7th |
| 2018 | 0.00% | −0.10pp | 8th |
| 2015 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | 15th |
| 2013 | 0.10% | −0.30pp | 16th |
| 2011 | 0.40% | −1.10pp | 29th |