Malaysia vs Singapore: CPI Price, nominal
Malaysia
137.44
in 2026
Singapore
138.96
in 2026
Malaysia rank
118th
Singapore rank
116th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Malaysia
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 138.96 against 137.44 in Malaysia, a difference of 1.52.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Singapore ahead.
Malaysia ranks 118th and Singapore ranks 116th of 158 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 53.93 | 69.37 | 15.44 | Singapore |
| 1990s | 68.27 | 81.18 | 12.92 | Singapore |
| 2000s | 88.67 | 90.97 | 2.3 | Singapore |
| 2010s | 112.21 | 113.16 | 0.9505 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 130.04 | 129.55 | 0.4894 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Malaysia or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 138.96 against 137.44 in Malaysia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Malaysia and Singapore?
- 1.52, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Singapore?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Malaysia and Singapore rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Malaysia ranks 118th and Singapore ranks 116th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal. 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 not seasonally adjusted.