Resources statistical capacity in Malaysia

Malaysia: Resources statistical capacity was 212,176 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
212,176
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
114th
of 146 countries
All-time high
704,565
in 2021
All-time low
19,672
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Malaysia, 2010–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2010201620232010: 19.7k2011: 53.3k2012: 209.0k2013: 37.8k2014: 115.8k2015: 134.8k2016: 73.1k2017: 245.0k2018: 201.5k2019: 109.4k2020: 210.2k2021: 704.6k2022: 267.8k2023: 212.2k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Malaysia recorded 212,176 for resources statistical capacity in 2023.

The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and up 462.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Malaysia peaked at 704,565 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19,672, in 2010.

That places Malaysia 114th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Malaysia, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 19,672 —
2011 53,318 +171.0%
2012 208,986 +292.0%
2013 37,755 -81.9%
2014 115,837 +206.8%
2015 134,812 +16.4%
2016 73,102 -45.8%
2017 244,966 +235.1%
2018 201,479 -17.8%
2019 109,424 -45.7%
2020 210,199 +92.1%
2021 704,565 +235.2%
2022 267,817 -62.0%
2023 212,176 -20.8%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

  • Malaysia's 212,176 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 13% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Malaysia's 212,176 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 413,656, 51% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 119,935 19,672 244,966 10
2020s 348,689 210,199 704,565 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 111 Mauritius 233,694 compare
  2. 112 Papua New Guinea 229,690 compare
  3. 113 Uruguay 213,137 compare
  4. 115 Equatorial Guinea 198,583 compare
  5. 116 Chile 179,887 compare
  6. 117 Iran 175,261 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Malaysia?
Resources statistical capacity in Malaysia was 212,176 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 704,565 in 2021.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 19,672 in 2010.
How does Malaysia rank for resources statistical capacity?
Malaysia ranks 114th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 462.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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