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Economy of Malaysia

GDP, industries, trade data, and economic indicators

GDP
$407,530M
USD (nominal)
GDP per Capita
$12,480
USD per person
GDP Growth
+8.7%
Annual rate
HDI Score
0.803
Rank #62 worldwide
Unemployment
3.6%
Of labor force
Inflation
3.4%
Consumer prices

GDP per Capita Comparison

Malaysia $12,480
United States (reference) $76,330

Malaysia's GDP per capita is 16.4% of the US level.

Major Industries

Electronics Palm Oil Petroleum Rubber Tourism

International Trade

Top Exports

  1. 1 Electronics
  2. 2 Petroleum
  3. 3 Palm Oil
  4. 4 Rubber
  5. 5 Chemicals

Top Imports

  1. 1 Electronics
  2. 2 Machinery
  3. 3 Petroleum
  4. 4 Chemicals
  5. 5 Plastics

Top Trade Partners

China flag China Singapore flag Singapore United States Japan flag Japan Taiwan flag Taiwan

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit
Currency code: MYR

Human Development Index (HDI)

#62
World Ranking
HDI Score: 0.803 Very High Development
0.0 0.55 0.70 0.80 1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Malaysia?
The GDP of Malaysia is approximately $407,530 million USD.
What are the major industries in Malaysia?
The major industries in Malaysia include Electronics, Palm Oil, Petroleum, Rubber, Tourism.
What currency does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
What is the unemployment rate in Malaysia?
The unemployment rate in Malaysia is approximately 3.6%.
What does Malaysia export?
Malaysia's top exports include Electronics, Petroleum, Palm Oil, Rubber, Chemicals.