Malaysia 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$319.11 billion
↑ 5.93% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$9,862.55
↑ 4.07% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.81%
↑ 1.36pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.87%
↑ 1.78pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $301.26 billion | $319.11 billion | +5.93% |
| GDP per Capita | $9,476.53 | $9,862.55 | +4.07% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.45% | 5.81% | +1.36pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.09% | 3.87% | +1.78pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.44% | 3.41% | -0.03pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $319.11 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $9,862.55
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.81%
- Gross National Income
- $310.12 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.78%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.41%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 0.80%
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)
- 2.81%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $319.11 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malaysia for 2017 is $9,862.55. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malaysia for 2017 is 3.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malaysia's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 5.81%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia for 2017 is 3.41%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.