Malaysia GDP Growth Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Malaysia's GDP growth rate was 5.17% in December 2025, up from 5.11% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 5.11%.
Malaysia's GDP growth rate stands at 5.17% as of December 2025. The GDP growth rate currently sits at 5.17% (up from 5.11% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -7.36% and 11.70%, and is 0.07% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, Malaysia ranks #48 on GDP growth rate by latest value. It rose from 5.11% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 5.11%.
What's driving it
Growth reflects household spending, investment, government outlays and net exports, and is sensitive to interest rates, global demand and confidence.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP growth rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5.17% |
| Dec 2024 | 5.11% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.54% |
| Dec 2022 | 9.03% |
| Dec 2021 | 3.32% |
| Dec 2020 | -5.46% |
| Dec 2019 | 4.41% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.84% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the GDP Growth Rate of Malaysia in 2026?
Malaysia's GDP growth rate was 5.17% in December 2025, up from 5.11% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 5.11%.
Is the GDP growth rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
It rose in the latest reading — 5.17% in December 2025 versus 5.11% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is GDP growth rate?
It measures how fast the economy is expanding, measured as the annual change in gross domestic product.