The economy of Malaysia is an emerging and developing, upper-middle income, highly industrialised, mixed economy. It ranks the 36th largest in the world in terms of nominal GDP, however, when measured by purchasing power parity, its GDP climbs to the 30th largest.

2024年10月22日 · Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has undergone a profound economic transformation, transitioning from a predominantly agricultural and commodity-based economy to a robust manufacturing and service sector.

2025年1月30日 · Malaysia’s economy has been transformed since 1970 from one based primarily on the export of raw materials (rubber and tin) to one that is among the strongest, most diversified, and fastest-growing in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia's economy will accelerate to 4.4% in 2024 as external demand recovers. Over the medium term Malaysia's established electronics parts and components industry and will benefit from the ongoing US-China trade conflict, which will see foreign investors in the sector expand existing facilities, albeit at a gradual pace.

2024年5月17日 · Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2024, helped by household spending and a turnaround in exports, though some analysts said the rebound could be short-lived...

Sustained rapid and inclusive economic growth for half a century has brought Malaysia close to the threshold of high-income status. Growth is now accelerating, driven mostly by domestic demand. Exports are also set to rebound amid stronger external demand.

2024年11月15日 · The state of the economy is a core question for any country or government. Our quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates capture the value being created by the Malaysian economy, with breakdowns available by economic sector and expenditure category.

Want to get insight on the economic outlook for Malaysia in the coming years? FocusEconomics collects projections out to 2034 on 52 economic indicators for Malaysia from a panel of 35 analysts at the leading national, regional and global forecast institutions.

The Malaysia Economic Monitor series provides an analytical perspective on the country's policy challenges as it grows into a high-income and developed economy.

Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based in the 1960s, to manufacturing and services sectors. With less than 1 percent of Malaysian households living in extreme poverty, and the government’s focus has shifted toward addressing the well-being of the poorest 40 percent of the ...