China vs Malaysia: CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.
China
135.98
in 2026
Malaysia
137.37
in 2026
China rank
108th
Malaysia rank
105th
CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. over time
- China
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 137.37 against 135.98 in China, a difference of 1.39.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Malaysia ahead.
China ranks 108th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 156 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.06 | 53.92 | 19.86 | Malaysia |
| 1990s | 65.23 | 68.27 | 3.05 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 88.67 | 88.66 | 0.0143 | China |
| 2010s | 115.57 | 112.22 | 3.36 | China |
| 2020s | 133.79 | 130.03 | 3.76 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, seas. adj., China or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 137.37 against 135.98 in China as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal, seas. adj. between China and Malaysia?
- 1.39, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do China and Malaysia rank globally for cpi price, nominal, seas. adj.?
- China ranks 108th and Malaysia ranks 105th of 156 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj.. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is in nominal terms and seasonally adjusted.