Malaysia Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Malaysia's services value added was 52.87% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's services value added stood at 52.87% in 2025, a decline of +0.85% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.87% by 2025. Malaysia ranked 119th globally.
Malaysia’s services value added reached 52.87 in 2025, placing the country 119th in the global ranking and marginally below peers such as Nigeria (52.99) and Argentina (53.00). Over the 39‑year series, the indicator rose from an early low of 42.68 in 1987 to a historic peak of 54.79 in 2020, with the all‑time trough recorded at 42.15 in 1988. The upward trajectory reflects structural shifts toward a more diversified economy, expanding tourism, finance and digital services after the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. Nevertheless, the modest decline from the 2020 peak suggests that post‑pandemic disruptions and competition from higher‑ranking service exporters have tempered growth. Continued investment in high‑skill labor, digital infrastructure and regional trade integration will be crucial to sustain the modest gains and potentially lift Malaysia’s services contribution above the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 52.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 52.85% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.87% | −0.85% | #119 |
| 2024 | 53.72% | +0.17% | #71 |
| 2023 | 53.55% | +2.53% | #80 |
| 2022 | 51.02% | −0.64% | #72 |
| 2021 | 51.65% | −3.14% | #73 |
| 2020 | 54.79% | +0.63% | #83 |
| 2019 | 54.15% | +1.16% | #75 |
| 2018 | 52.99% | +1.11% | #74 |
| 2017 | 51.88% | −0.65% | #65 |
| 2016 | 52.53% | +0.52% | #65 |
| 2015 | 52.01% | +1.89% | #65 |
| 2014 | 50.12% | +0.18% | #63 |
| 2013 | 49.94% | +0.92% | #62 |
| 2012 | 49.02% | +1.26% | #63 |
| 2011 | 47.77% | −0.71% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's services value added was 52.87% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Malaysia's services value added peaked at 54.79% in 2020.
The lowest services value added in Malaysia was 42.15% in 1988.
Malaysia ranks 119th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's services value added is projected to reach 52.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Malaysia in 2025 was 52.87%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_services-value-added,
title = {Malaysia Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}