Malaysia 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$337.46 billion
↓ 7.59% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$9,957.53
↓ 8.82% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-5.46%
↓ 9.87pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-1.14%
↓ 1.80pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $365.18 billion | $337.46 billion | -7.59% |
| GDP per Capita | $10,920.19 | $9,957.53 | -8.82% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.41% | -5.46% | -9.87pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.66% | -1.14% | -1.80pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.26% | 4.54% | +1.28pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $337.46 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $9,957.53
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -5.46%
- Gross National Income
- $330.67 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -1.14%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.82%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.54%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.80%
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)
- 4.19%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $337.46 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Malaysia for 2020 is $9,957.53. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Malaysia for 2020 is -1.14%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Malaysia's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -5.46%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia for 2020 is 4.54%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.