Malaysia: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 5.25 percent as of March 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.37 percent. Historically, the average for Malaysia from January 2016 to March 2026 is 6.87 percent. The minimum of -35.98 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 63.32 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia
| Recent values | Malaysia: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mar | 5.25 |
| 2026 Feb | 5.37 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.66 |
| 2025 Dec | 4.88 |
| 2025 Nov | 4.38 |
| 2025 Oct | 4.61 |
| 2025 Sep | 4.79 |
| 2025 Aug | 3.71 |
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Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction.
Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year.
The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 3.11 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 196.17 | 3/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 5.25 | 3/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 232.93 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 0.12 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 3.20 | Q1/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 94.00 | Q3/2021 | points |