Malaysia 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$358.79 billion
↑ 12.43% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$10,901.80
↑ 10.54% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.84%
↓ 0.97pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.88%
↓ 2.99pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $319.11 billion | $358.79 billion | +12.43% |
| GDP per Capita | $9,862.55 | $10,901.80 | +10.54% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.81% | 4.84% | -0.97pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.87% | 0.88% | -2.99pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.41% | 3.30% | -0.11pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $358.79 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $10,901.80
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.84%
- Gross National Income
- $347.62 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.88%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.62%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.30%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.28%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 2.24%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $358.79 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malaysia for 2018 is $10,901.80. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malaysia for 2018 is 0.88%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malaysia's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 4.84%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia for 2018 is 3.30%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.