Current Account Balance in Malaysia
The current account balance in Malaysia averaged 3.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the Asia-Pacific regional average of 1.9% of GDP. The 2022 reading was 3.1% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Malaysia Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Malaysia from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Malaysia Current Account Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 2.2 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 8.0 | 12.8 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 12.5 |
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