Malaysia 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$373.78 billion
↑ 10.77% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$10,903.11
↑ 9.50% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.32%
↑ 8.77pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.48%
↑ 3.62pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $337.46 billion | $373.78 billion | +10.77% |
| GDP per Capita | $9,957.53 | $10,903.11 | +9.50% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -5.46% | 3.32% | +8.77pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -1.14% | 2.48% | +3.62pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.54% | 4.64% | +0.10pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $373.78 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $10,903.11
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.32%
- Gross National Income
- $363.61 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.48%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.68%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.64%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -2.11%
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)
- 3.88%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $373.78 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malaysia for 2021 is $10,903.11. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malaysia for 2021 is 2.48%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malaysia's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 3.32%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia for 2021 is 4.64%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.