Inflation Rate (CPI): Malaysia
Malaysia's inflation rate (cpi) is currently 2.2% as of 2026. # Malaysia Inflation Rate (CPI) Malaysia's inflation rate stands at 2.
Current (2026)
2.2%
+37.5% y/y
Peak (1981)
9.7%
Low (2020)
-1.1%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Malaysia
1980 — 2026
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Malaysia
Analysis# Malaysia Inflation Rate (CPI)
Malaysia's inflation rate stands at 2.2% in 2026, reflecting a moderately stable price environment. This represents a dramatic 67.2% decline from 1980 levels, positioning the country far below its all-time peak of 9.7% recorded in 1981. The current reading sits well above the deflationary low of -1.1% experienced in 2020, demonstrating a return to positive price growth following pandemic-era disruptions.
The most significant turning point occurred in 2020 when Malaysia briefly entered deflation amid global lockdowns and demand collapse. Since then, inflation has gradually recovered, peaking at 3.4% in 2022 before moderating back toward the 2% range through 2025 and 2026. The recent stabilization suggests Malaysia's central bank has successfully managed price pressures, maintaining inflation within a sustainable band conducive to economic growth.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2.0% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 2.0% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 2.0% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 2.0% | -9.09% |
| 2026 | 2.2% | +37.50% |
| 2025 | 1.6% | -11.11% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | -28.00% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | -26.47% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | +36.00% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | +327.27% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -257.14% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -30.00% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -73.68% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | +80.95% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | +0.00% |
| 2015 | 2.1% | -32.26% |
| 2014 | 3.1% | +47.62% |
| 2013 | 2.1% | +23.53% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | -46.88% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | +88.24% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.7% | +183.33% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -88.89% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | +170.00% |
| 2007 | 2.0% | -44.44% |
| 2006 | 3.6% | +20.00% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +114.29% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | +27.27% |
| 2003 | 1.1% | -38.89% |
| 2002 | 1.8% | +28.57% |
| 2001 | 1.4% | -12.50% |
| 2000 | 1.6% | -40.74% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | -49.06% |
| 1998 | 5.3% | +96.30% |
| 1997 | 2.7% | -22.86% |
| 1996 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1995 | 3.5% | -5.41% |
| 1994 | 3.7% | +5.71% |
| 1993 | 3.5% | -27.08% |
| 1992 | 4.8% | +11.63% |
| 1991 | 4.3% | +43.33% |
| 1990 | 3.0% | +15.38% |
| 1989 | 2.6% | +766.67% |
| 1988 | 0.3% | -57.14% |
| 1987 | 0.7% | +75.00% |
| 1986 | 0.4% | -84.62% |
| 1985 | 2.6% | -33.33% |
| 1984 | 3.9% | +5.41% |
| 1983 | 3.7% | -36.21% |
| 1982 | 5.8% | -40.21% |
| 1981 | 9.7% | +44.78% |
| 1980 | 6.7% | — |
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