Share of World GDP: Malaysia
Malaysia's share of world gdp is currently 0.7% as of 2026. # Malaysia Share of World GDP Malaysia's share of world GDP reached 0.
Current (2026)
0.7%
+1.0% y/y
Peak (2026)
0.7%
Low (1980)
0.3%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Malaysia
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Malaysia
Analysis# Malaysia Share of World GDP
Malaysia's share of world GDP reached 0.714% in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 123.1% increase from 1980, when the country contributed just 0.32% to global output. Over the 46-year period, Malaysia transformed from a minor economic player to a meaningful contributor to the world economy, reflecting decades of sustained industrial development and trade integration.
The trajectory accelerated notably after the 2020 pandemic dip to 0.664%. Malaysia recovered steadily through 2021–2026, gaining 0.063 percentage points across five years. Annual growth remained consistent, with each year from 2022 onward showing gains of 0.001–0.009 percentage points. This sustained upward momentum suggests Malaysia's structural position in global manufacturing and services continues strengthening.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.7% | +0.96% |
| 2029 | 0.7% | +0.83% |
| 2028 | 0.7% | +0.83% |
| 2027 | 0.7% | +0.70% |
| 2026 | 0.7% | +0.99% |
| 2025 | 0.7% | +1.29% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | +1.75% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +0.15% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | +5.22% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | -1.96% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -3.49% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | +0.58% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | +1.93% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | +1.20% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | +1.68% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +2.51% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | +1.27% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | +2.28% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | +1.32% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.6% | +2.36% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -1.00% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +2.04% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | +1.03% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | +0.35% |
| 2005 | 0.6% | +0.35% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | +1.58% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | +2.16% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | +2.58% |
| 2001 | 0.5% | -1.99% |
| 2000 | 0.6% | +3.36% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | +2.69% |
| 1998 | 0.5% | -9.86% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | +3.21% |
| 1996 | 0.6% | +5.86% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +6.01% |
| 1994 | 0.5% | +6.17% |
| 1993 | 0.5% | +7.80% |
| 1992 | 0.4% | -2.24% |
| 1991 | 0.4% | +7.21% |
| 1990 | 0.4% | +4.79% |
| 1989 | 0.4% | +5.31% |
| 1988 | 0.4% | +5.31% |
| 1987 | 0.4% | +1.42% |
| 1986 | 0.4% | -2.22% |
| 1985 | 0.4% | -4.24% |
| 1984 | 0.4% | +3.29% |
| 1983 | 0.4% | +3.40% |
| 1982 | 0.4% | +5.37% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | +4.69% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | — |
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