MalaysiaMalaysia

Malaysia, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "Upper middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 36.0 million inhabitants.

From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 71.0% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles.

Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 5.5% more than it imports relative to its GDP.

With a per capita income of $13,125, the country attempts to navigate the 'middle-income trap' by sophisticating its productive matrix. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $126B), offering a shield against external shocks.

CAPITAL: Kuala Lumpur
REGION: East Asia & Pacific

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GDP Evolution (10 years)

$0.47T

+5.17%

Data from 2025

Historical Inflation (CPI)

1.4%

Price Volatility

Data from 2025

GDP per Capita

$13,125

YEAR 2025

Unemployment

3.8%

YEAR 2025

Debt to GDP

64.6%

YEAR 2024

Active Population

36.0M

YEAR 2025

Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)

Population > 65 Years

8.0%

YEAR 2025

Gini Index

40.7

YEAR 2021

Exports (% GDP)

71.0%

YEAR 2025

Imports (% GDP)

65.4%

YEAR 2025

FDI (% GDP)

3.7%

YEAR 2024

View Raw History (Structured Data)
YearGDP (USD)Growth (%)Inflation (%)Unemployment (%)Debt/GDP (%)Exports (%GDP)Imports (%GDP)FDI (%GDP)
2025$472.19B5.171.383.76---70.9765.43---
2024$422.23B5.111.833.8564.5771.3466.023.69
2023$399.95B3.542.493.8664.2868.6863.911.98
2022$407.83B9.033.383.9360.1576.8169.623.68
2021$373.78B3.322.484.6463.2770.6363.405.42
2020$337.46B-5.46-1.144.5462.0161.5855.211.20
2019$365.18B4.410.663.3352.4265.2857.752.51
2018$358.79B4.840.883.3051.1968.5561.852.31
2017$319.11B5.813.873.4150.0570.0163.142.94
2016$301.26B4.452.093.4451.8966.7860.124.47

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