Malaysia’s construction activity grew 8.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, quickening from an 8.5% increase in the previous quarter, which marked the sector’s slowest growth since Q4 2023. The solid result was mainly driven by faster civil engineering activity (2.7% vs 1.5% in Q1), which remained the largest contributor to the sector, accounting for 35.0% of total output. Growth in non-residential buildings also strengthened (13.3% vs 12.7%), representing 29.3% of overall activity. Meanwhile, residential building activity accelerated further (8.7% vs 6.1%), contributing 22.8% of total output. In contrast, special trade activities moderated sharply (17.6% vs 24.6%), although they still accounted for 12.9% of total construction activity. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Construction output in Malaysia increased 8.80 percent in June of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Malaysia averaged 8.38 percent from 2011 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 42.60 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and a record low of -44.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Malaysia Construction Output- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia Construction Output - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Construction output in Malaysia increased 8.80 percent in June of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Malaysia is expected to be 4.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Malaysia Construction Output is projected to trend around 5.00 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-13 04:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Q1 8.5% 10.3% 7.6%
2026-08-13 04:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Q2 8.8% 8.5% 4%
2026-11-12 04:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Q3 8.8% 4.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Construction Output YoY 8.80 8.50 percent Jun 2026
House Price Index YoY 1.70 1.50 percent Mar 2026
Housing Index 235.20 236.70 Index Mar 2026
Residential Property Prices 1.69 2.47 Percent Mar 2026


Malaysia Construction Output
In Malaysia, construction output refers to year over year change in the output within the construction sector, including building construction and civil engineering.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.80 8.50 42.60 -44.90 2011 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Malaysia Q2 Construction Output Growth Accelerates
Malaysia’s construction activity grew 8.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, quickening from an 8.5% increase in the previous quarter, which marked the sector’s slowest growth since Q4 2023. The solid result was mainly driven by faster civil engineering activity (2.7% vs 1.5% in Q1), which remained the largest contributor to the sector, accounting for 35.0% of total output. Growth in non-residential buildings also strengthened (13.3% vs 12.7%), representing 29.3% of overall activity. Meanwhile, residential building activity accelerated further (8.7% vs 6.1%), contributing 22.8% of total output. In contrast, special trade activities moderated sharply (17.6% vs 24.6%), although they still accounted for 12.9% of total construction activity.
2026-08-13
Malaysia Q1 Construction Output Rises the Least in Over 2 Years
Malaysia’s construction activity rose 8.5% year-on-year in Q1 2026, easing from a 10.3% increase in the previous quarter and marking the slowest growth since Q4 2023. The moderation was mainly due to softer civil engineering activity, which expanded 1.5% after a 3.6% rise in Q4, while remaining the largest contributor to the sector with a 34.2% share. Growth in non-residential buildings also slowed sharply (12.7% vs 18.6%), accounting for 29.9% of total output. Meanwhile, residential building activity accelerated (6.1% vs 5.9%), representing 22.5% of the total. Special trade activities continued to post strong growth (24.6% vs 21.1%), with a 13.3% share of overall activity. 2025, In 2025, construction output increased 12.5%, slowing from a sharp 20.2% increase in the prior year.
2026-05-13
Malaysia Q4 Construction Output Rises the Least in 2 Years
Malaysia’s construction activity increased 10.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, following a 10.6% growth in the previous period. It marked the slowest pace since Q4 2023, as growth slowed for residential buildings (5.9% vs 11.6% in Q3), accounting for 22.6% of the total; and civil engineering projects (3.6% vs 8.9%), contributing the largest share at 34.9%. Meanwhile, non-residential buildings accelerated (18.6% vs 10.0%), with a 30.1% share; alongside special trade activities (21.1% vs 15.3%), making up 12.4% of the total. For the whole year, construction output expanded 12.5%, slowing from a 20.2% jump in 2024.
2026-02-11