GDP per Capita: Malaysia
Malaysia's gdp per capita is currently $14,762.197 as of 2026. # Malaysia GDP per Capita Malaysia's GDP per capita reached 14,762.
Current (2026)
$14,762.197
+6.2% y/y
Peak (2026)
$14,762.197
Low (1986)
$1,864.031
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita — Malaysia
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita — Malaysia
Analysis# Malaysia GDP per Capita
Malaysia's GDP per capita reached 14,762.197 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 666.1% increase since 1980, when the metric stood at just 1,864.031 USD. Over four decades, Malaysia transformed from a lower-middle-income economy into an upper-middle-income nation, demonstrating sustained economic development and rising living standards across the region.
The period from 2020 to 2026 reveals Malaysia's recovery and acceleration following pandemic disruption. A sharp dip to 10,400.225 USD in 2020 gave way to consistent growth, with particularly strong momentum from 2024 onward—jumping from 12,618.72 USD to the current peak. This upward trajectory suggests Malaysia's economy continues expanding, supported by diversified sectors and regional trade integration.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | $18,129.004 | +5.17% |
| 2029 | $17,238.329 | +5.27% |
| 2028 | $16,375.372 | +5.41% |
| 2027 | $15,534.353 | +5.23% |
| 2026 | $14,762.197 | +6.20% |
| 2025 | $13,900.839 | +10.16% |
| 2024 | $12,618.72 | +4.30% |
| 2023 | $12,097.99 | -3.14% |
| 2022 | $12,490.212 | +8.85% |
| 2021 | $11,474.232 | +10.33% |
| 2020 | $10,400.225 | -7.37% |
| 2019 | $11,228.291 | +1.34% |
| 2018 | $11,079.614 | +11.18% |
| 2017 | $9,965.122 | +4.64% |
| 2016 | $9,523.321 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | $9,663.124 | -13.45% |
| 2014 | $11,165.249 | +2.89% |
| 2013 | $10,851.657 | +0.41% |
| 2012 | $10,806.823 | +3.93% |
| 2011 | $10,397.902 | +14.93% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,046.978 | +19.92% |
| 2009 | $7,543.882 | -13.94% |
| 2008 | $8,766.175 | +17.18% |
| 2007 | $7,480.893 | +17.79% |
| 2006 | $6,351.127 | +11.85% |
| 2005 | $5,678.332 | +8.26% |
| 2004 | $5,244.873 | +10.64% |
| 2003 | $4,740.324 | +6.72% |
| 2002 | $4,441.824 | +6.03% |
| 2001 | $4,189.053 | -3.65% |
| 2000 | $4,347.73 | +15.55% |
| 1999 | $3,762.769 | +6.86% |
| 1998 | $3,521.119 | -29.75% |
| 1997 | $5,012.378 | -3.16% |
| 1996 | $5,175.901 | +10.81% |
| 1995 | $4,671.084 | +15.93% |
| 1994 | $4,029.272 | +8.40% |
| 1993 | $3,716.921 | +10.00% |
| 1992 | $3,378.909 | +17.10% |
| 1991 | $2,885.568 | +11.57% |
| 1990 | $2,586.278 | +8.64% |
| 1989 | $2,380.512 | +7.53% |
| 1988 | $2,213.866 | +6.95% |
| 1987 | $2,070.009 | +11.05% |
| 1986 | $1,864.031 | -13.48% |
| 1985 | $2,154.458 | -10.95% |
| 1984 | $2,419.501 | +10.50% |
| 1983 | $2,189.553 | +9.12% |
| 1982 | $2,006.482 | +4.50% |
| 1981 | $1,920.127 | -0.35% |
| 1980 | $1,926.963 | — |
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