Inflation in Malaysia
Consumer price inflation in Malaysia averaged 2.0% in the ten years to 2022, slightly below the Asia-Pacific regional average of 2.1%. The 2022 average figure was 3.4%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Malaysia Inflation Chart
Malaysia Inflation Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.0 | 0.7 | -1.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.2 | 1.0 | -1.4 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -1.1 | -1.4 | -2.7 | 9.5 | 7.7 |
Inflation holds steady in December
Inflation held steady at November's 1.5% in December. Looking at the details of the release, transportation prices rose at a quicker pace in December compared to the previous month, while price pressures for food and housing and utilities eased. The trend pointed down mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 2.5% in December (November: 2.7%). Lastly, consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.23% from the previous month in December, after November's flat result . December's result was the highest reading since February.
EIU analysts commented on the outlook: “We expect consumer price inflation to average 2.6% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023. Sticky prices will reflect domestic policies, such as the removal of price caps and fuel subsidies, and higher services taxes. In addition, the El Niño phenomenon will also exert upward pressure on food prices, although we assess the likely overall impact on inflation to be moderate. Energy prices will remain relatively high compared with pre-pandemic levels as OPEC countries remain reluctant to raise production.”
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