Malaysia: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 1.93 percent as of June 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.01 percent. Historically, the average for Malaysia from January 1969 to June 2026 is 3.19 percent. The minimum of -3.1 percent was recorded in January 1969, while the maximum of 23.58 percent was reached in March 1974.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia
| Recent values | Malaysia: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 1.93 |
| 2026 May | 2.01 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.94 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.72 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.42 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.57 |
| 2025 Dec | 1.57 |
| 2025 Nov | 1.35 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 1.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 4.0651 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,670.36 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 137.0772 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.00 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.93 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,250.88 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 811.36 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,439.51 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 913.55 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 525.96 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 2.22 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.75 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 69.80 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 15.50 | Q4/2025 | percent |