Malaysia’s economy expanded by 6% year-on-year in Q2 2026, higher than the initially estimated 5.8% and picking up from 5.4% growth in Q1. Activity strongly rebounded in mining and quarrying (9.2% vs -2.1% in Q1), mainly driven by a sharp expansion in natural gas production (19.3%). Output also rose faster in manufacturing (7.3% vs 5.9%) and services (5.9% vs 5.6%). On the other hand, output growth slowed in construction (6.5% vs 7.7%), while agriculture contracted (-3.7% vs 2.6%), primarily due to declines in oil palm (-9.5%) and fishing (-4.4%). On the expenditure side, growth picked up in household consumption (4.8% vs 4.7%) and government spending (7.6% vs 4.1%). Net trade also contributed positively to GDP, as exports climbed 17% (vs 5.2%), while imports rose at a softer 13.9% (vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, growth slowed in gross fixed capital formation (4.6% vs 7.3%). On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded 2.5%, the strongest growth since Q2 2020, after stagnating in Q1. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 6 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malaysia averaged 4.52 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.30 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and a record low of -16.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 6 percent in the second quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malaysia is expected to be 4.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 4.20 percent in 2027 and 4.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-17 04:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q2 5.8% 5.4% 5.3%
2026-08-14 04:00 AM
YoY Final
Q2 6% 5.4% 5.8% 5.8%
2026-10-16 04:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q3 6% 4.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 5.20 5.10 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 6.00 5.40 percent Jun 2026
GDP Constant Prices 445896.00 437670.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Agriculture 24966.00 24420.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Construction 19256.00 19064.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 104007.00 101295.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Mining 24615.00 24933.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP from Services 265968.00 261969.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
GDP Growth Rate 2.50 0.00 percent Jun 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 104369.00 100378.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Gross National Product 424.70 420.60 MYR Billion Jun 2026


Malaysia GDP Annual Growth Rate
Malaysia is a developing economy in Asia which, in recent years, has successfully transformed from an exporter of raw materials into a diversified economy. The largest sector of the economy is services, accounting for around 54 percent of GDP. Manufacturing sector has been growing in recent years and now accounts for 25 percent of GDP and more than 60 percent of total exports. Mining and quarrying constitutes 9 percent of GDP and agriculture 9 percent.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.00 5.40 16.30 -16.90 2000 - 2026 percent Quarterly
Constant 2015=100, NSA

News Stream
Malaysia Q2 GDP Growth Stronger Than Initially Thought
Malaysia’s economy expanded by 6% year-on-year in Q2 2026, higher than the initially estimated 5.8% and picking up from 5.4% growth in Q1. Activity strongly rebounded in mining and quarrying (9.2% vs -2.1% in Q1), mainly driven by a sharp expansion in natural gas production (19.3%). Output also rose faster in manufacturing (7.3% vs 5.9%) and services (5.9% vs 5.6%). On the other hand, output growth slowed in construction (6.5% vs 7.7%), while agriculture contracted (-3.7% vs 2.6%), primarily due to declines in oil palm (-9.5%) and fishing (-4.4%). On the expenditure side, growth picked up in household consumption (4.8% vs 4.7%) and government spending (7.6% vs 4.1%). Net trade also contributed positively to GDP, as exports climbed 17% (vs 5.2%), while imports rose at a softer 13.9% (vs 4.6%). Meanwhile, growth slowed in gross fixed capital formation (4.6% vs 7.3%). On a quarterly basis, GDP expanded 2.5%, the strongest growth since Q2 2020, after stagnating in Q1.
2026-08-14
Malaysia's GDP Growth Picks Up in Q2
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, accelerating from 5.4% in the previous period, according to preliminary estimates. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said resilient domestic demand and improvements across key productive sectors continued to underpin growth, despite weakness in agriculture. Mining and quarrying rebounded strongly (10.2% vs. -2.1% in Q1), mainly driven by higher natural gas production. Manufacturing growth also accelerated (7.5% vs. 5.9%), primarily supported by increased output of electrical, electronic and optical products, as well as petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products. Growth remained solid but eased in services (5.4% vs. 5.6%) and construction (6.6% vs. 7.0%). Meanwhile, agriculture contracted (-3.7% vs. 2.6%), reflecting weaker output in the oil palm and fishing subsectors. In the first half of 2026, Malaysia’s economy grew 5.6%, up from 4.5% in the same period a year earlier.
2026-07-17
Malaysia Q1 GDP Growth Revised Slightly Higher
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slightly above preliminary estimates of 5.3%, but easing from 6.2% in Q4. The slowdown was driven by weaker performance in mining and quarrying (-2.1% vs 1.4%), alongside softer growth in agriculture (2.6% vs 5.7%), manufacturing (5.9% vs 6.0%), and construction (7.7% vs 10.9%). Services growth also moderated to 5.6% from 6.2%, though it remained the main driver of overall expansion. On the expenditure side, growth slowed for private consumption (4.7% vs 5.6%), government spending (4.1% vs 6.6%), and fixed investment (7.3% vs 9.3%). Net trade contributed positively, as exports grew 5.2% while imports rose at a softer pace of 4.6%. On a quarterly basis, the economy was flat, marking the weakest performance since Q4 2022, following a revised 1.4% expansion in Q4. Still, Governor Ghaffour said the economy is seen to remain resilient in 2026, with growth projected at 4%–5%, supported by steady domestic demand and export expansion.
2026-05-15