Small scale industries share in Malaysia

Malaysia: Small scale industries share was 3.85 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
3.85
Change on year
up 458.0%
World rank
47th
of 57 countries
All-time high
11
in 2008
All-time low
0.69
in 2021
Years of data
11
2005–2022

Small scale industries share in Malaysia, 2005–2022

02.557.5102005201320222005: 8.22006: 82007: 9.62008: 112009: 2.32010: 2.82012: 1.82015: 52017: 3.42021: 0.692022: 3.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for small scale industries share in Malaysia is 3.85, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 458.0% on the previous year and up 109.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, small scale industries share in Malaysia peaked at 11 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.69, in 2021.

Malaysia ranks 47th of 57 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Small scale industries share in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Small scale industries share in Malaysia, 2005 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2005 8.17 —
2006 7.97 -2.4%
2007 9.6 +20.5%
2008 11 +14.6%
2009 2.33 -78.8%
2010 2.84 +21.9%
2012 1.84 -35.2%
2015 5.01 +172.3%
2017 3.44 -31.3%
2021 0.69 -79.9%
2022 3.85 +458.0%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

  • Malaysia's 3.85 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.79, 66% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
  • Malaysia's 3.85 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.84, 49% of the median. (7 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.81 2.33 11 5
2010s 3.28 1.84 5.01 4
2020s 2.27 0.69 3.85 2

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 44 Austria 4.96 compare
  2. 45 Germany 4.95 compare
  3. 46 Uruguay 4.67 compare
  4. 48 Mexico 3.83 compare
  5. 49 Colombia 3.52 compare
  6. 50 Sri Lanka 3.39 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is small scale industries share in Malaysia?
Small scale industries share in Malaysia was 3.85 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest small scale industries share recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 11 in 2008.
What is the lowest small scale industries share recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.69 in 2021.
How does Malaysia rank for small scale industries share?
Malaysia ranks 47th out of 57 countries with data for 2022.
Is small scale industries share rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 109.2%. 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 Small scale industries share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Small scale industries share
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 804 data points, 2004–2024
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