Malaysia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Malaysia has a diversified Southeast Asian economy supported by electronics, manufacturing, energy, commodities, financial services, trade, tourism, and a growing digital sector. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with the size of its population. Malaysia’s mix of industrial, resource-based, and service activities contributes to its level of output per resident. Explore the latest Malaysia GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$15,085
Est. in USD
World Rank
#74
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+8.1%
+$1,136
Asia Rank
#17
Out of 49 countries
1. Malaysia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Malaysia’s GDP per capita measures economic output generated for each resident and provides a population-adjusted perspective on national performance. Electronics, manufacturing, energy, services, exports, and domestic consumption all contribute to economic activity. By adjusting total GDP for population, the indicator makes it easier to compare Malaysia with countries that have larger or smaller populations and different economic structures.
2. Malaysia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Malaysia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,085 | +8.1% |
| 2025 | $13,949 | +10.5% |
| 2024 | $12,619 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $12,098 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | $12,490 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | $11,474 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | $10,400 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | $11,228 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $11,080 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | $9,965 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | $9,523 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | $9,663 | -13.5% |
| 2014 | $11,165 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $10,852 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $10,807 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | $10,398 | +14.9% |
| 2010 | $9,047 | +19.9% |
| 2009 | $7,544 | -13.9% |
| 2008 | $8,766 | +17.2% |
| 2007 | $7,481 | +17.8% |
| 2006 | $6,351 | +11.9% |
| 2005 | $5,678 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | $5,245 | +10.7% |
| 2003 | $4,740 | +6.7% |
| 2002 | $4,442 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | $4,189 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | $4,348 | +15.5% |
| 1999 | $3,763 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | $3,521 | -29.7% |
| 1997 | $5,012 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | $5,176 | +10.8% |
| 1995 | $4,671 | +15.9% |
| 1994 | $4,029 | +8.4% |
| 1993 | $3,717 | +10.0% |
| 1992 | $3,379 | +17.1% |
| 1991 | $2,886 | +11.6% |
| 1990 | $2,586 | +8.6% |
| 1989 | $2,381 | +7.5% |
| 1988 | $2,214 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | $2,070 | +11.1% |
| 1986 | $1,864 | -13.5% |
| 1985 | $2,154 | -11.0% |
| 1984 | $2,420 | +10.5% |
| 1983 | $2,190 | +9.2% |
| 1982 | $2,006 | +4.5% |
| 1981 | $1,920 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | $1,927 | — |
4. Malaysia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+8.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+31.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+58.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+137.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Malaysia’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as industrialization, exports, urbanization, investment, and service-sector development have expanded. Commodity prices, global electronics demand, exchange rates, inflation, tourism, and domestic consumption can affect annual movements. Historical data helps show how Malaysia’s changing economic structure has translated into growth in output per resident through different stages of development.
5. Malaysia GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Malaysia
$15,085
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is approximately
21.2%
below the
Asia average
and
40.1%
below the world average.
6. Malaysia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
| #16 | Kazakhstan | $17,503 |
| #17 | Malaysia | $15,085 |
| #18 | China | $14,874 |
| #19 | Turkmenistan | $12,300 |
| #20 | Georgia | $11,574 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Malaysia
Malaysia GDP (Nominal)
$516.4 Billion
(2026)
Malaysia GDP Per Capita
$15,085
(2026)
Malaysia’s total GDP represents the overall value of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP helps show Malaysia’s economic scale within Southeast Asia, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per person. Both indicators together offer a more complete assessment of national economic strength and population-adjusted performance.
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8. Malaysia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $15,976 | +5.9% |
| 2028 | $16,904 | +5.8% |
| 2029 | $17,852 | +5.6% |
| 2030 | $18,859 | +5.6% |
Malaysia GDP per capita is projected to reach $18,859 by 2030, representing a 25.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Malaysia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Malaysia GDP per capita is estimated at $15,085 in 2026.
It ranks #74 globally and #17 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 8.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 31.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 58.4%.
It is approximately 21.2% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 40.1% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $18,859 by 2030, 25.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Malaysia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Malaysia GDP per capita is estimated at $15,085 in 2026.
Malaysia ranks #74 globally and #17 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 8.1% compared with 2025.
Malaysia GDP per capita was approximately $9,663 in 2015.
Malaysia GDP per capita is approximately 21.2% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.