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Malaysia Nominal GDP (IMF) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Nominal GDP (IMF) in Malaysia stood at 472.7 bn USD in 2025, according to IMF. The latest value is up 12% from 422.4 bn USD in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 301.4 bn USD (up 57% since). The latest value is the highest since 1980; the lowest was 26.76 bn USD in 1980. Malaysia ranked 34th highest of the 52 countries in this dataset in 2025; United States ranked first.

Data source: IMF · Unit: bn USD · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1980–2031
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What is Nominal GDP (IMF)?

Nominal GDP (IMF), measured in bn USD, measures the total economic output of Malaysia. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Malaysia, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Nominal GDP (IMF) in Malaysia?

Nominal GDP (IMF) in Malaysia stood at 472.7 bn USD in 2025, according to IMF.

Is Nominal GDP (IMF) in Malaysia rising or falling?

The latest value is up 12% from 422.4 bn USD in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 301.4 bn USD (up 57% since).

How does Malaysia rank for Nominal GDP (IMF)?

Malaysia ranked 34th highest of the 52 countries in this dataset in 2025; United States ranked first.

What is the highest Nominal GDP (IMF) on record in Malaysia?

The latest value is the highest since 1980; the lowest was 26.76 bn USD in 1980.

Metadata for Nominal GDP (IMF) in Malaysia
IndicatorNominal GDP (IMF)
CountryMalaysia
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unitbn USD
SourceIMF
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 472.7 bn USD (2025)

IMF projection for 2026: 547.1 bn USD

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Source:International Monetary Fund via IMF — series NGDPD
License:IMF Copyright and Usage
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APA

International Monetary Fund. (2026). Nominal GDP (IMF) — Malaysia [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/MYS. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD

MLA

International Monetary Fund. "Nominal GDP (IMF) — Malaysia." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/MYS. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD.

Chicago

International Monetary Fund. 2026. "Nominal GDP (IMF) — Malaysia." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/MYS. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_nominal_gdp_imf_mys,
  author = {{International Monetary Fund}},
  title = {{Nominal GDP (IMF) --- Malaysia}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/nominal-gdp-imf/MYS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/WEOWORLD}
}