Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, easing from 6% in the previous period and marking the slowest growth in a year, preliminary estimates showed. Mining and quarrying contracted by 4.9%, compared with 9.2% growth in Q2, reflecting lower crude oil and condensate production. Growth also moderated in services (5.4% vs 5.9%) and construction (6.0% vs 6.5%). In contrast, agriculture rebounded to 1.3% growth from a 3.7% contraction, driven by higher output in the oil palm and livestock subsectors. Manufacturing growth accelerated to 7.5% from 7.3%, supported by export-oriented industries, particularly electrical, electronic and optical products, as well as petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products. In the first three quarters of the year, Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.5%, compared with 4.8% in the corresponding period a year earlier. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 5.30 percent in the third quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malaysia averaged 4.53 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 November of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia expanded 5.30 percent in the third quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malaysia is expected to be 4.70 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
2026-08-14 04:00 AM
YoY Final
Q2 6% 5.4% 5.8% 5.8%
2026-10-16 04:00 AM
YoY Prel
Q3 5.3% 6% 4.9%
2026-11-18 04:00 AM
YoY Final
Q3 6% 5.3% 5.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 5.20 5.10 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 5.30 6.00 percent Sep 2026
GDP Constant Prices 466394.00 445896.00 MYR Million Sep 2026
GDP from Agriculture 29747.00 24966.00 MYR Million Sep 2026
GDP from Construction 20841.00 19256.00 MYR Million Sep 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 109100.00 104007.00 MYR Million Sep 2026
GDP from Mining 23300.00 24615.00 MYR Million Sep 2026
GDP from Services 276184.00 265968.00 MYR Million Sep 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
5.30 6.00 16.30 -16.90 2000 - 2026 percent Quarterly
Constant 2015=100, NSA

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Malaysia GDP Growth Slowest in a Year
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, easing from 6% in the previous period and marking the slowest growth in a year, preliminary estimates showed. Mining and quarrying contracted by 4.9%, compared with 9.2% growth in Q2, reflecting lower crude oil and condensate production. Growth also moderated in services (5.4% vs 5.9%) and construction (6.0% vs 6.5%). In contrast, agriculture rebounded to 1.3% growth from a 3.7% contraction, driven by higher output in the oil palm and livestock subsectors. Manufacturing growth accelerated to 7.5% from 7.3%, supported by export-oriented industries, particularly electrical, electronic and optical products, as well as petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products. In the first three quarters of the year, Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.5%, compared with 4.8% in the corresponding period a year earlier.
2026-10-16
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