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Malaysian Ringgit

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Malaysia GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia contracted 3.20 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Malaysia GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.1800 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.9000 Percent in September of 2009 and a record low of -7.6000 Percent in March of 2009. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Malaysia is a rapidly developing economy in Asia. Malaysia, a middle-income country, has transformed itself since the 1970s from a producer of raw materials into an emerging multi-sector economy. The Government of Malaysia is continuing efforts to boost domestic demand to wean the economy off of its dependence on exports. Nevertheless, exports - particularly of electronics - remain a significant driver of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP Growth Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 4.70 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.5500 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.1000 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -6.2000 Percent in March of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Malaysia was recorded at 1.90 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Malaysia Inflation Rate averaged 2.7500 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.5000 Percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -2.4000 Percent in July of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Inflation Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Government Debt To GDP

Malaysia recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 52.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1990 until 2011, Malaysia Government Debt To GDP averaged 47.3900 Percent reaching an all time high of 79.5000 Percent in December of 1990 and a record low of 31.8000 Percent in December of 1997. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Government Debt To GDP.

source: International Monetary Fund

Malaysia Current Account to GDP

Malaysia reported a Current Account surplus of 11.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Malaysia Current Account to GDP averaged 3.3500 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.5000 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -13.2000 Percent in December of 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Current Account to GDP.

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Malaysia Government Budget

Malaysia reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1988 until 2011, Malaysia Government Budget averaged -2.8900 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 2.4000 Percent of GDP in December of 1997 and a record low of -7.4000 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Government Budget.

source: Ministry of Finance, Government of Malaysia

Malaysia Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Malaysia was last reported at 3.00 percent. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Malaysia Interest Rate averaged 2.9100 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.5000 Percent in April of 2006 and a record low of 2.0000 Percent in February of 2009. In Malaysia, the interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia). The official interest rate is the overnight rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Interest Rate.

source: Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Malaysia increased 0.60 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2007 until 2012, Malaysia Industrial Production averaged 0.9900 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.2000 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -18.0000 Percent in January of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Industrial Production.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Business Confidence

In Malaysia, business confidence improved to 116.5 in the first quarter of 2012 from 96.6 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Malaysia Business Confidence averaged 105.5800 reaching an all time high of 126.0000 in September of 2000 and a record low of 70.6000 in June of 2008. In Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research Business Conditions Survey covers a sample of over 350 manufacturing businesses incorporated locally and foreign manufacturing concerns operating in Malaysia, covering 11 industries. Questions posed in the survey questionnaire are on key determinants such as production level, new order bookings, sales performances, inventory build-up and new job openings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Business Confidence.

source: Malaysian Institute of Economics Research

Malaysia Consumer Confidence

In Malaysia, consumer confidence improved to 114.3 in the first quarter of 2012 from 106.3 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Malaysia Consumer Confidence averaged 106.2600 reaching an all time high of 124.1000 in March of 2007 and a record low of 70.5000 in June of 2008. In Malaysia, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research The Survey of Consumer Sentiments is a series of surveys conducted quarterly on a sample of over 1200 households in Malaysia to gauge consumer spending trends and sentiments. Repondents are asked about perceptions on their household's current and expected financial positions and their employment outlook. The survey also seeks to uncover general economic conditions such as inflation as seen from the consumers' perspective. Questions relating to their plans to buy houses, new or used cars and other major consumer durable are also asked. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Consumer Confidence.

source: Malaysian Institute of Economic Research

Malaysia Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in Malaysia was last reported at 3.2 percent in February of 2012. Historically, from 1998 until 2012, Malaysia Unemployment Rate averaged 3.3700 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.5000 Percent in March of 1999 and a record low of 2.9000 Percent in March of 1998. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Unemployment Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Imports

Malaysia imports were worth 46.3 Billion MYR in February of 2012. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, Malaysia Imports averaged 25565.3600 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 52430.0000 Million MYR in December of 2011 and a record low of 5298.0000 Million MYR in February of 1990. Malaysia imports commodities: electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products and chemicals. Its main import partners are: Japan, China, European Union, Singapore and United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Imports.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Balance of Trade

Malaysia reported a trade surplus equivalent to 10.6 Billion MYR in February of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Malaysia Balance of Trade averaged 4.8300 Billion MYR reaching an all time high of 15.4800 Billion MYR in May of 2008 and a record low of -2.8800 Billion MYR in June of 1997. International trade plays a large role in Malaysian economy. Malaysia's main exports constitute electrical and electronics products (more than 50% of total exports). It is also a big exporter of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, palm oil and natural rubber. Malaysia also sends abroad chemicals, machinery, appliances and manufactures metals. The country mainly imports: electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products and chemicals. Malaysia’s main trading partners are: The United States, European Union, Singapore, Japan and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Balance of Trade.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Exports

Malaysia exports were worth 56.9 Billion MYR in February of 2012. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Malaysia Exports averaged 30469.7400 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 64060.0000 Million MYR in March of 2011 and a record low of 5379.0000 Million MYR in February of 1990. International trade plays a large role in Malaysian economy. Malaysia's main exports constitute electrical and electronics products (more than 50% of total exports). It is also a big exporter of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, palm oil and natural rubber. Malaysia also sends abroad chemicals, machinery, appliances and manufactures metals. Main export partners are: United States, Singapore, European Union and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Exports.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Current Account

Malaysia reported a current account surplus equivalent to 22 Billion MYR in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1999 until 2011, Malaysia Current Account averaged 18277.8100 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 38598.0000 Million MYR in September of 2008 and a record low of 5366.0000 Million MYR in June of 2002. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Current Account.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malaysia was last reported at 5184.71 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Malaysia is equivalent to 42 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Malaysia GDP per capita averaged 2539.9400 USD reaching an all time high of 5184.7100 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 814.5800 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Malaysia GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malaysia was last reported at 14730.93 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Malaysia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 67 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Malaysia GDP per capita PPP averaged 7460.9200 USD reaching an all time high of 14730.9300 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 2336.2100 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Malaysia Population

Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Malaysia Population averaged 16.8000 Million reaching an all time high of 28.5000 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 8.1400 Million in December of 1960. The total population in Malaysia was last reported at 28.5 million people in 2010 from 8.1 million in 1960, changing 250 percent during the last 50 years. Malaysia has 0.41 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 242 people on the planet is a resident of Malaysia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Population.

source: World Bank

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