Consumer price index in Malaysia
Malaysia: Consumer price index was 134.6 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
134.6 2010 = 100
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
144th
of 189 countries
All-time high
134.6 2010 = 100
in 2025
All-time low
21.27 2010 = 100
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Consumer price index in Malaysia, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, consumer price index in Malaysia stood at 134.6 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Malaysia peaked at 134.6 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 21.27 2010 = 100, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 144th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.31 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 21.27 2010 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 21.29 2010 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 21.96 2010 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 21.87 2010 = 100 | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 21.84 2010 = 100 | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 22.05 2010 = 100 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 23.06 2010 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 23.03 2010 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 22.93 2010 = 100 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 23.36 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 23.73 2010 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 24.5 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 27.09 2010 = 100 | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 31.78 2010 = 100 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 33.21 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 34.08 2010 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 35.71 2010 = 100 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 37.45 2010 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 38.82 2010 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 41.41 2010 = 100 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 45.43 2010 = 100 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 48.07 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 49.85 2010 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 51.79 2010 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 51.97 2010 = 100 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 52.36 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 52.51 2010 = 100 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 53.85 2010 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 55.36 2010 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 56.81 2010 = 100 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 59.29 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 62.12 2010 = 100 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 64.31 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 66.71 2010 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 69.01 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 71.42 2010 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 73.32 2010 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 77.18 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 79.3 2010 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 80.52 2010 = 100 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 81.66 2010 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 83.14 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 84.04 2010 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 85.24 2010 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 87.77 2010 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 90.94 2010 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 92.78 2010 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 97.83 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 98.4 2010 = 100 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 103.17 2010 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 104.89 2010 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 107.1 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 110.47 2010 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 112.79 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 115.15 2010 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 119.61 2010 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 120.66 2010 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 121.46 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 120.08 2010 = 100 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 123.05 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 127.21 2010 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 130.38 2010 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 132.77 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 134.6 2010 = 100 | +1.4% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 134.6 2010 = 100 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 174.32 2010 = 100, 77% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 134.6 2010 = 100 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 148.96 2010 = 100, 90% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.06 2010 = 100 | 21.27 2010 = 100 | 23.06 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.97 2010 = 100 | 23.36 2010 = 100 | 38.82 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.26 2010 = 100 | 41.41 2010 = 100 | 55.36 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.95 2010 = 100 | 56.81 2010 = 100 | 79.3 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.23 2010 = 100 | 80.52 2010 = 100 | 98.4 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.53 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 121.46 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.02 2010 = 100 | 120.08 2010 = 100 | 134.6 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Malaysia?
- Consumer price index in Malaysia was 134.6 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 134.6 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.27 2010 = 100 in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for consumer price index?
- Malaysia ranks 144th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.