Malaysian Ringgit

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Malaysia Balance of Trade

Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of 5079.63 Million MYR in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Balance of Trade averaged 2824.10 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 15767.47 Million MYR in May of 2008 and a record low of -2880.61 Million MYR in June of 1997. International trade plays a large role in Malaysian economy. Since 1998, Malaysia reports consistent trade surpluses. Main exports are: electrical and electronics products (35% of total exports), palm oil (15 percent), petroleum products (9 percent), liquefied natural gas (7 percent), timber and natural rubber. Malaysia also sends abroad chemicals, machinery, appliances and manufactures metals. The country’s main imports are: machinery and transport equipment (60 percent of total imports), manufactured goods (12 percent), fuel (10 percent) and chemicals (9 percent). Main trading partners are: Singapore (15 percent of total exports and 13 percent of imports) and China (13 percent of exports and 15 percent of imports). Others include: Japan, United States and European Union. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Balance of Trade.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Imports

Imports in Malaysia increased to 54932.61 Million MYR in March of 2013 from 44254.99 Million MYR in February of 2013. Imports in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Imports averaged 15309.94 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 54932.61 Million MYR in March of 2013 and a record low of 313.60 Million MYR in August of 1970. Malaysia main imports are: machinery and transport equipment (60 percent of total imports), manufactured goods (12 percent), fuel (10 percent), chemicals (9 percent) and food (6 percent). Main import partners are: China (15 percent of total imports), Singapore (13 percent), European Union (11 percent), Japan (10 percent) and United states (8 percent). Others include: Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Imports.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Exports

Exports in Malaysia increased to 60012.20 Million MYR in March of 2013 from 52461.50 Million MYR in February of 2013. Exports in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Exports averaged 18135.08 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 63471.70 Million MYR in July of 2008 and a record low of 328.10 Million MYR in February of 1970. Malaysia has an export oriented economy. The country's main exports are: electrical and electronics products (35% of total exports), palm oil (15 percent), petroleum products (9 percent), liquefied natural gas (7 percent), timber and natural rubber. Malaysia also sends abroad chemicals, machinery, appliances and manufactures metals. Main export partners are: Singapore (15 percent of total exports), China (13 percent), Japan (12 percent), European Union (9 percent) and United states (9 percent). Others include: Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Exports.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Malaysia decreased to 99044 Cars in November of 2012 from 110802 Cars in October of 2012. Car Registrations in Malaysia is reported by the Malaysian Road Transport Department. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, Malaysia Car Registrations averaged 60586.98 Cars reaching an all time high of 136394 Cars in July of 2012 and a record low of 9732 Cars in May of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Car Registrations.

source: Malaysian Road Transport Department

Malaysia Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Malaysia decreased to 79 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from 80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Capacity Utilization in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 2009 until 2013, Malaysia Capacity Utilization averaged 76.50 Percent reaching an all time high of 82 Percent in May of 2012 and a record low of 59 Percent in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Capacity Utilization.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Bank Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Malaysia decreased to 4.70 percent in March of 2013 from 4.72 percent in February of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Malaysia Bank Lending Rate averaged 7 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.53 Percent in May of 1998 and a record low of 4.69 Percent in January of 2013. In Malaysia, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Bank Lending Rate.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Malaysia decreased to 1543 Companies in March of 2013 from 1628 Companies in February of 2013. Bankruptcies in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Malaysia Bankruptcies averaged 1169.68 Companies reaching an all time high of 1864 Companies in May of 2012 and a record low of 503 Companies in February of 1999. In Malaysia, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Bankruptcies.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Malaysia increased to 97347 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 97118 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Malaysia Consumer Spending averaged 78026.50 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 99812 MYR Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 56768 MYR Million in May of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Consumer Spending.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Malaysia increased to 106.20 Index Points in March of 2013 from 106.10 Index Points in February of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 1972 until 2013, Malaysia Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 64.65 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.20 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 24.30 Index Points in January of 1972. In Malaysia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Malaysia increased to 6012 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2013 from -4658 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Malaysia Changes in Inventories averaged 480.32 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 6163 MYR Million in May of 2010 and a record low of -10585 MYR Million in February of 2009. In Malaysia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Changes in Inventories.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia External Debt

External Debt in Malaysia decreased to 16142 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 16848.05 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. External Debt in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Malaysia External Debt averaged 21137.19 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 40185 MYR Million in September of 2003 and a record low of 9063 MYR Million in June of 1997. In Malaysia, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Import Prices

Import Prices in Malaysia increased to 129.40 Index Points in March of 2013 from 129.30 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, Malaysia Import Prices averaged 118.19 Index Points reaching an all time high of 130.20 Index Points in June of 2012 and a record low of 98.50 Index Points in January of 2008. In Malaysia, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Import Prices.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Housing Index

Housing Index in Malaysia decreased to 8.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 11.90 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank Of Malaysia. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Malaysia Housing Index averaged 3.21 Percent reaching an all time high of 44.50 Percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -39.20 Percent in August of 1998. In Malaysia, Housing Index is measured by the percent change in the House Prices Index to the value of 100 in 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Housing Index.

source: Central Bank Of Malaysia

Malaysia Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Malaysia increased to 184.60 MYR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 176.90 MYR Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2005 until 2012, Malaysia Gross National Product averaged 153.12 MYR Billion reaching an all time high of 184.60 MYR Billion in November of 2012 and a record low of 127.10 MYR Billion in February of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Gross National Product.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Government Spending

Government Spending in Malaysia decreased to 20500 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 33744 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Malaysia Government Spending averaged 19608.62 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 33744 MYR Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 12420 MYR Million in February of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Government Spending.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Malaysia decreased to 16142 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 16848.05 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Malaysia Government External Debt averaged 21137.19 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 40185 MYR Million in September of 2003 and a record low of 9063 MYR Million in June of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Government External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Malaysia increased to 146 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2011 from 144 Index Points in the third quarter of 2011. GDP Deflator in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Malaysia GDP Deflator averaged 119.82 Index Points reaching an all time high of 146 Index Points in November of 2011 and a record low of 97 Index Points in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP Deflator.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Malaysia increased to 105.70 Index Points in March of 2013 from 105.50 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, Malaysia Terms of Trade averaged 108.30 Index Points reaching an all time high of 127 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 100.20 Index Points in October of 2009. In Malaysia, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Terms of Trade.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Malaysia decreased to 125.10 Index Points in March of 2013 from 126.10 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Malaysia Producer Prices averaged 103.93 Index Points reaching an all time high of 130.90 Index Points in April of 2012 and a record low of 78.30 Index Points in January of 2002. In Malaysia, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Producer Prices.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Malaysia increased to 2850996 MYR THO in March of 2013 from 2641179 MYR THO in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 1983 until 2013, Malaysia Wages in Manufacturing averaged 1143864.23 MYR THO reaching an all time high of 2850996 MYR THO in March of 2013 and a record low of 83781 MYR THO in February of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Malaysia decreased to 322146 Jobs in the first quarter of 2013 from 429928 Jobs in the fourth quarter of 2012. Job Vacancies in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Malaysia Job Vacancies averaged 176927.88 Jobs reaching an all time high of 745205 Jobs in November of 2011 and a record low of 7850 Jobs in February of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Job Vacancies.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Current Account

Malaysia recorded a Current Account surplus of 8659 Million MYR in the first quarter of 2013. Current Account in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Malaysia Current Account averaged 17819.09 Million MYR reaching an all time high of 38598 Million MYR in September of 2008 and a record low of 5366 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 Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia contracted 4.90 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Malaysia GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.18 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.90 Percent in September of 2009 and a record low of -7.60 Percent in March of 2009. 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 4.10 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.64 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.30 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -6.20 Percent in March of 2009. Malaysia is a developing economy in Asia which, in recent years, has successfully transformed from an exporter of raw materials into a diversified economy. The largest sector of the economy is services, accounting for around 54 percent of GDP. Manufacturing sector has been growing in recent years and now accounts for 25 percent of GDP and more than 60 percent of total exports. Mining and quarrying constitutes 9 percent of GDP and agriculture 9 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Malaysia increased to 1396770.24 MYR Million in March of 2013 from 1385558.87 MYR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1973 until 2013, Malaysia Money Supply M3 averaged 456776.95 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 1396770.24 MYR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 8313.40 MYR Million in December of 1973. Malaysia Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Money Supply M3.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Malaysia increased to 1376550.29 MYR Million in March of 2013 from 1363033 MYR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Money Supply M2 averaged 398462.47 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 1376550.29 MYR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 4122.30 MYR Million in December of 1970. Malaysia Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Malaysia decreased to 293815.16 MYR Million in March of 2013 from 294419.96 MYR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank Of Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Money Supply M1 averaged 85625.29 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 294981.85 MYR Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 2032.50 MYR Million in December of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Malaysia

Malaysia Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Malaysia decreased to 61292.75 MYR Million in March of 2013 from 61746.74 MYR Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Malaysia Money Supply M0 averaged 24204.71 MYR Million reaching an all time high of 61746.74 MYR Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 1000.20 MYR Million in December of 1970. Malaysia Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Money Supply M0.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Malaysia decreased 0.20 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 2007 until 2013, Malaysia Industrial Production averaged 1.32 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.20 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -18 Percent in January of 2009. In Malaysia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Industrial Production.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Malaysia was last recorded at 3 percent. Interest Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Bank Negara Malaysia. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Malaysia Interest Rate averaged 2.92 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.50 Percent in April of 2006 and a record low of 2 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 Policy Rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Interest Rate.

source: Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Malaysia increased to 3.17 percent in April of 2013 from 3.16 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Malaysia Interbank Rate averaged 4.22 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.15 Percent in June of 1998 and a record low of 2.03 Percent in February of 2009. In Malaysia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Interbank Rate.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia Government Budget

Malaysia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 4.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Malaysia is reported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Malaysia. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, Malaysia Government Budget averaged -2.89 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 2.40 Percent of GDP in December of 1997 and a record low of -6.70 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 Current Account to GDP

Malaysia recorded a Current Account surplus of 7.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Malaysia Current Account to GDP averaged 3.42 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.10 Percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -13.20 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.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia Government Debt To GDP

Malaysia recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 53.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Malaysia is reported by the Bank Negara Malaysia. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Malaysia Government Debt To GDP averaged 47.63 Percent reaching an all time high of 79.50 Percent in December of 1990 and a record low of 31.80 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: Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Malaysia decreased to 3 percent in February of 2013 from 3.30 percent in January of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Malaysia Unemployment Rate averaged 3.33 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.50 Percent in March of 1999 and a record low of 2.70 Percent in August of 2012. In Malaysia, the unemployment rate measures 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 Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Malaysia was recorded at 1.60 percent in March of 2013. Inflation Rate in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Historically, from 1973 until 2013, Malaysia Inflation Rate averaged 3.74 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.90 Percent in March of 1974 and a record low of -2.40 Percent in July of 2009. In Malaysia, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Food and non-alcoholic beverages (30 percent of total weight) and Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (23 percent of total weight). Others include: Transport (15 percent); Communication (6 percent); Recreation and culture (5 percent) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (4 percent). The remaining components are Restaurants and hotels at 3.2 percent and miscellaneous goods and services at 6.3 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Inflation Rate.

source: Department of Statistics Malaysia

Malaysia Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Malaysia increased to 122.90 in the first quarter of 2013 from 118.70 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Confidence in Malaysia is reported by the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Malaysia Consumer Confidence averaged 107.76 reaching an all time high of 124.10 in March of 2007 and a record low of 70.50 in June of 2008. In Malaysia, the Consumer Sentiments Index survey is conducted quarterly on a sample of over 1200 households. Respondents are asked to evaluate on their household's current and expected financial positions and their employment outlook. Questions relating to plans to buy houses, new or used cars and other major consumer durable are also asked. A value above 100 indicates expected improvement in conditions, a value below 100 shows lack of confidence and 100 indicates neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Consumer Confidence.

source: Malaysian Institute of Economic Research

Malaysia Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Malaysia decreased to 92.60 in the first quarter of 2013 from 94.10 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Business Confidence in Malaysia is reported by the Malaysian Institute of Economics Research. Historically, from 1998 until 2013, Malaysia Business Confidence averaged 105.12 reaching an all time high of 126 in September of 2000 and a record low of 70.60 in June of 2008. In Malaysia, the Business Conditions Index survey covers 11 industries represented by 350 manufacturing businesses incorporated locally and overseas. Questions posed in the survey cover production level, new order bookings, sales performances, inventory build-up and new job openings. A value above 100 indicates expected improvement in conditions, a value below 100 shows lack of confidence and 100 indicates neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Business Confidence.

source: Malaysian Institute of Economics Research

Malaysia Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Malaysia increased to 140600 USD Million in March of 2013 from 140300 USD Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Malaysia is reported by the Central Bank of Malaysia. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, Malaysia Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 75164.78 USD Million reaching an all time high of 155165.30 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 20234.20 USD Million in August of 1998. In Malaysia, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Malaysia

Malaysia | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Malaysia stands at A-. Moody's rating for Malaysia sovereign debt is A3. Fitch's credit rating for Malaysia is A-. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Malaysia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Malaysia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Malaysia Population

The total population in Malaysia was last recorded at 28.9 million people in 2011 from 8.1 million in 1960, changing 255 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Malaysia is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Malaysia Population averaged 17.0 Million reaching an all time high of 28.9 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 8.1 Million in December of 1960. The population of Malaysia represents 0.42 percent of the world´s total population which arguably 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 Population.

source: World Bank

Malaysia GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia was worth 278.67 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Malaysia represents 0.45 percent of the world economy. GDP in Malaysia is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Malaysia GDP averaged 59.9 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 278.7 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 2.4 USD Billion in December of 1961. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Malaysia GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malaysia was last recorded at 5364.50 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Malaysia is equivalent to 43 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Malaysia is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Malaysia GDP per capita averaged 2594.3 USD reaching an all time high of 5364.5 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 814.6 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 recorded at 15588.66 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Malaysia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 71 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Malaysia is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Malaysia GDP per capita PPP averaged 7690.8 USD reaching an all time high of 15588.7 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 2323.7 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 Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Malaysia decreased to 382.90 Thousand Persons in December of 2011 from 395.80 Thousand Persons in December of 2010. Unemployed Persons in Malaysia is reported by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Historically, from 1985 until 2011, Malaysia Unemployed Persons averaged 351.3 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 534.7 Thousand Persons in December of 1988 and a record low of 210.5 Thousand Persons in December of 1996. In Malaysia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Unemployed Persons.

source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

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