Malaysia economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
Malaysias GDP per capita (PPP) in 2023 was about $32,800, placing it in the upper-middle-income bracket. The economy is driven by electronics manufacturing, palm oil, oil and gas, and services.