Malaysia GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malaysia is $516.43 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.7%. GDP per capita is $15,085.

Malaysia GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Malaysia has grown from $26.76 billion in 1980 to $516.43 billion in 2026.

Malaysia GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Malaysia. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

5.48%

Best Year

1996 (+10%)

Worst Year

1998 (-7.4%)

Years of Contraction

4 of 47

GDP per capita in Malaysia rose from $13,949 in 2025 to $15,085 in 2026, an increase of 8.1%.

"Malaysia GDP", "Malaysia gross domestic product", and "Malaysia economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malaysia

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Malaysia for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Malaysia nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$516,428,000,000	4.7%	$15,085	1.13%
2025	$472,193,000,000	5.2%	$13,949	1.17%
2024	$422,227,000,000	5.1%	$12,619	1.21%
2023	$399,949,000,000	3.5%	$12,098	1.25%
2022	$407,830,000,000	9%	$12,490	0.23%
2021	$373,785,000,000	3.3%	$11,474	0.4%
2020	$337,456,000,000	-5.5%	$10,400	-0.23%
2019	$365,178,000,000	4.4%	$11,228	0.44%
2018	$358,783,000,000	4.8%	$11,080	1.12%
2017	$319,109,000,000	5.8%	$9,965	1.23%
2016	$301,256,000,000	4.4%	$9,523	1.44%
2015	$301,355,000,000	5%	$9,663	1.55%
2014	$342,868,000,000	6%	$11,165	1.64%
2013	$327,869,000,000	4.7%	$10,852	2.39%
2012	$318,910,000,000	5.5%	$10,807	1.54%
2011	$302,184,000,000	5.3%	$10,398	1.65%
2010	$258,641,000,000	7.5%	$9,047	1.81%
2009	$211,847,000,000	-1.5%	$7,544	1.75%
2008	$241,947,000,000	4.8%	$8,766	1.85%
2007	$202,733,000,000	6.3%	$7,481	1%
2006	$170,410,000,000	5.6%	$6,351	1.34%
2005	$150,345,000,000	5%	$5,678	2.21%
2004	$135,869,000,000	6.8%	$5,245	2.31%
2003	$120,025,000,000	5.8%	$4,740	2.4%
2002	$109,833,000,000	5.4%	$4,442	2.5%
2001	$101,054,000,000	0.5%	$4,189	2.67%
2000	$102,149,000,000	8.7%	$4,348	2.55%
1999	$86,203,000,000	6.1%	$3,763	2.58%
1998	$78,639,000,000	-7.4%	$3,521	2.6%
1997	$109,116,000,000	7.3%	$5,012	2.57%
1996	$109,846,000,000	10%	$5,176	2.62%
1995	$96,606,000,000	9.8%	$4,671	2.68%
1994	$81,156,000,000	9.2%	$4,029	2.75%
1993	$72,857,000,000	9.9%	$3,717	2.8%
1992	$64,427,000,000	8.9%	$3,379	2.81%
1991	$53,519,000,000	9.5%	$2,886	1.53%
1990	$47,245,000,000	9%	$2,586	4.34%
1989	$41,678,000,000	9.1%	$2,381	2.42%
1988	$37,845,000,000	9.9%	$2,214	2.48%
1987	$34,529,000,000	5.4%	$2,070	2.61%
1986	$30,303,000,000	1.2%	$1,864	2.74%
1985	$34,090,000,000	-0.9%	$2,155	3.23%
1984	$37,087,000,000	7.8%	$2,420	2.49%
1983	$32,745,000,000	6.3%	$2,190	2.49%
1982	$29,278,000,000	5.9%	$2,007	2.55%
1981	$27,321,000,000	6.9%	$1,920	2.48%
1980	$26,757,000,000	7.4%	$1,927	—

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Malaysia GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Malaysia through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Malaysia nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$716,446,000,000	4.3%	$19,909	0.92%
2030	$672,494,000,000	4.3%	$18,859	0.96%
2029	$630,528,000,000	4.3%	$17,852	1%
2028	$591,087,000,000	4.3%	$16,904	1.05%
2027	$552,855,000,000	4.3%	$15,976	1.09%

Compare Malaysia to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Malaysia ranks #35 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Malaysia?

The nominal GDP of Malaysia in 2026 is $516.43 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Malaysia 35th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Malaysia?

The GDP growth rate of Malaysia in 2026 is 4.7%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?

GDP per capita in Malaysia in 2026 is $15,085, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Malaysia expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Malaysia to reach $716.45 billion by 2031, up from $516.43 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.