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In the past 30 years, Malaysia has successfully curtailed high poverty rates and reduced income
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Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that
was initially agriculture and commodity-based, to one that now plays host to robust manufacturing and
services sectors, that have propelled it to become a leading exporter of electrical appliances, electronic
parts and components. Malaysia is one of the most open economies in the world, with a trade to GDP
ratio averaging over 140 percent since 2010. Openness to trade and investment have been instrumental
in employment creation and income growth, with about 40 percent of jobs in Malaysia linked to export
activities. After the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, Malaysia’s economy has been on an upward
trajectory, averaging growth of 5.4 percent since 2010.
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 population (“the bottom
40”). This low-income group remains particularly vulnerable to economic shocks as well as increases in
the cost of living and mounting financial obligations. Income inequality in Malaysia remains high relative
to other East Asian countries, but is gradually declining. For example, from 2009 to 2014 the real
average household incomes of the bottom 40 grew at 11.9 percent per year, compared to 7.9 percent
for the total population of Malaysia, thus narrowing income disparities. Following the removal of broad-
based subsidies, the government has gradually moved toward more targeted measures to support the
poor and vulnerable, mainly in the form of cash transfers to low-income households.
Malaysia’s near-term economic outlook remains favorable, reflecting a well-diversified and open
economy that has successfully weathered the impact of external shocks. This is bolstered by strong
macroeconomic management, with low and stable inflation and on-track fiscal consolidation. The
financial system remains well-functioning and regulated, boasting a well-capitalized banking system and
deep capital markets. Domestic demand is expected to continue to anchor economic growth, supported
by continued income growth and a stable labor market, while an improving external environment would
contribute positively to demand for Malaysia’s tradable goods and services. Ongoing efforts to push for
structural reforms to enhance public sector performance and boost the productivity of public spending
will be vital to sustain robust growth in a challenging external environment.
While significant, Malaysia’s productivity growth over the past 25 years has been below those in several
global and regional comparators. Over the medium to long-term, the need to accelerate productivity
growth has become more pressing as traditional growth engines have slowed. Additionally, reinforcing
the role of factor accumulation, such as female labor force participation, as well as creating more
competition in the economy, will continue to be needed in order to complement productivity gains. As
factor accumulation is expected to slow, accelerating productivity growth is the key path for Malaysia to
achieve convergence with high-income economies.
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Malaysia GDP
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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia was worth 314.50 billion US dollars in 2017. The GDP
value of Malaysia represents 0.51 percent of the world economy. GDP in Malaysia averaged 87.25 USD
Billion from 1960 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 338.06 USD Billion in 2014 and a record low of
1.90 USD Billion in 1961.
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GDP Annual Growth Rate 4.40 4.50 10.30 -6.20 percent [+]
Gross National Product 300.10 291.20 301.20 127.10 MYR Billion [+]
GDP per capita PPP 26808.16 25668.90 26808.16 10551.60 USD [+]
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The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's
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actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia GDP -
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Malaysia Maternal mortality rate
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Definition: The maternal mortality ratio (MMRatio) is the annual number of female deaths per 100,000
live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding
accidental or incidental causes). The MMRatio includes deaths during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42
days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, for a specified
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Mean monthly household income in Malaysia in 2016, by ethnic group of head of household (in
Malaysian ringgit)
Mean monthly income per household Malaysia 2016, by ethnic group This statistic depicts the mean
monthly household income in Malaysia in 2016, ranked by ethnic group of head of household. That year,
Chinese living in Malaysia received the highest average income per month at around 8,750 Malaysian
ringgit, followed by Indians with an income of about 7,150 ringgit.
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