Malaysia Inflation Data: Rate, CPI, Food, Harmonised
Malaysia Inflation Indicators
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 131 index points | Aug/23 |
| Food Inflation | 4.1 % | Aug/23 |
| Inflation Rate YoY | 2 % | Aug/23 |
| Inflation Rate Mom | 0.2 % | Aug/23 |
| Core Inflation Rate | 2.5 % | Aug/23 |
| CPI Housing Utilities | 126 Index Points | Aug/23 |
| CPI Transportation | 121 Index Points | Aug/23 |
Latest data on Consumer Price Index (CPI) (index points)
What is CPI Index in Malaysia?
- Consumer Price Index in Malaysia increased to 131 index points in August 2023. The maximum level was 123 index points and minimum was 24.3 index points.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (index points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 131 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 130 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 130 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 130 | May/23 | 23.06.2023 |
| 130 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 130 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 130 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 130 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (index points)
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahathir Mohamad | 10.05.2018 - | 120.9000 | 121.1000 | 121.1000 | 120.9000 | 0.17% |
| Najib Razak | 03.04.2009 - 10.05.2018 | 97.9000 | 120.9000 | 121.3000 | 97.9000 | 23.49% |
| Abdullah Badawi | 31.10.2003 - 03.04.2009 | 84.2000 | 98.1000 | 100.9000 | 84.2000 | 16.51% |
| Mahathir Mohamad | 16.07.1981 - 31.10.2003 | 45.9000 | 84.2000 | 84.2000 | 45.9000 | 83.44% |
Latest data on Food Inflation (%)
What is Food Inflation in Malaysia?
- Food Inflation in Malaysia increased by 4.1 % in August 2023 over the same month in the previous year. The maximum level was 5.67 % and minimum was 0.4 %.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 4.1 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 4.4 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 4.7 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 5.9 | May/23 | 23.06.2023 |
| 6.3 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 6.9 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 7 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 6.7 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Food Inflation in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahathir Mohamad | 10.05.2018 - | 2.6000 | 2.2000 | 2.6000 | 2.2000 | -15.38% |
| Najib Razak | 03.04.2009 - 10.05.2018 | 3.6400 | 2.8000 | 5.6700 | 1.9700 | -23.08% |
Latest data on Inflation Rate YoY (%)
What is Inflation Rate in Malaysia?
- Inflation Rate in Malaysia increased by 2 % in August 2023 over the same month in the previous year. The maximum level was 23.9 % and minimum was -2.9 %.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 2 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 2 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 2.4 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 2.8 | May/23 | 23.06.2023 |
| 3.3 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 3.4 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 3.7 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 3.7 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Inflation Rate YoY in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahathir Mohamad | 10.05.2018 - | 1.8000 | 1.8000 | 1.8000 | 1.8000 | 0.00% |
| Najib Razak | 03.04.2009 - 10.05.2018 | 3.1000 | 3.7000 | 5.1000 | -2.4000 | 19.35% |
| Abdullah Badawi | 31.10.2003 - 03.04.2009 | 1.3000 | 3.5000 | 8.5000 | 0.9000 | 169.23% |
| Mahathir Mohamad | 16.07.1981 - 31.10.2003 | 10.4000 | 1.1000 | 10.5000 | -1.3000 | -89.42% |
Latest data on Inflation Rate Mom (%)
What is inflation rate in Malaysia 2023?
- Inflation Rate in Malaysia increased by 0.2 % in August 2023 over the previous month. The maximum level was 3.94 % and minimum was -2.7 %.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 0.2 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 0.1 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 0.2 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 0.2 | May/23 | 23.06.2023 |
| 0.1 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 0.1 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 0.2 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 0.2 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by MoM prime ministers (%)
Inflation Rate Mom in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahathir Mohamad | 10.05.2018 - | 0.2000 | 0.2000 | 0.2000 | 0.2000 | 0.00% |
Latest data on Core Inflation Rate (%)
What is Malaysia Core Inflation Rate?
- Core Inflation Rate in Malaysia increased by 2.5 % in August 2023. The maximum level was 3.6 % and minimum was -0.2 %.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 2.5 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 2.8 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 3.1 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 3.5 | May/23 | 23.06.2023 |
| 3.6 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 3.8 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 3.9 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 3.9 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Core Inflation Rate in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Housing Utilities (Index Points)
What is Malaysia CPI Index for Housing Utilities?
- CPI Housing Utilities in Malaysia increased to 126 Index Points in August 2023. The maximum level was 123 Index Points and minimum was 99.4 Index Points.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 126 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 125 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 125 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 125 | May/23 | 24.06.2023 |
| 125 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 125 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 125 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 124 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (Index Points)
CPI Housing Utilities in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Transportation (Index Points)
What is Malaysia CPI Index for Transportation?
- CPI Transportation in Malaysia remained unchanged at 121 Index Points in August 2023. The maximum level was 121 Index Points and minimum was 90 Index Points.
- Data published Monthly by Department of Statistics.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 121 | Aug/23 | 22.09.2023 |
| 121 | Jul/23 | 25.08.2023 |
| 120 | Jun/23 | 24.07.2023 |
| 120 | May/23 | 24.06.2023 |
| 120 | Apr/23 | 26.05.2023 |
| 120 | Mar/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 120 | Feb/23 | 24.03.2023 |
| 120 | Jan/23 | 24.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (Index Points)
CPI Transportation in Malaysia by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Other inflation indicators in Malaysia
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Gasoline Prices | Oct/19 | 0.5 USD/Liter | |
| GDP Deflator | 2Q/23 | 115 in. pt. | 115 |
| Producer Prices | Aug/23 | 119 in. pt. | 118 |
Inflation Rate YoY in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Bangladesh | Aug/23 | 9.92 % | 9.69 |
| Jordan | Aug/23 | 0.88 % | 0.92 |
| Kyrgyzstan | Aug/23 | 9.5 % | 10.3 |
| Mongolia | Aug/23 | 10 % | 9.2 |
| Nepal | Aug/23 | 7.52 % | 7.44 |
| Palestine | Aug/23 | 4.9 % | 3.63 |
| Tajikistan | Jul/23 | 2.3 % | 2.4 |
| Cambodia | Jun/23 | 0.1 % | 0.5 |
| China | Aug/23 | 0.1 % | -0.3 |
| Georgia | Aug/23 | 0.9 % | 0.3 |
| India | Aug/23 | 6.83 % | 7.44 |
| Israel | Aug/23 | 4.1 % | 3.3 |
| Pakistan | Aug/23 | 27.38 % | 28.3 |
| South Korea | Aug/23 | 3.4 % | 2.7 |
| Taiwan | Aug/23 | 2.52 % | 1.88 |
| Vietnam | Sep/23 | 3.66 % | 2.96 |
| Maldives | Jul/23 | 2.38 % | 2.47 |
| Armenia | Aug/23 | -0.17 % | -0.1 |
| Hong Kong | Aug/23 | 1.8 % | 1.8 |
| Indonesia | Sep/23 | 2.28 % | 3.27 |
| Japan | Aug/23 | 3.2 % | 3.3 |
| Kazakhstan | Sep/23 | 11.8 % | 13.1 |
| Lebanon | Aug/23 | 230 % | 252 |
| Macau | Aug/23 | 0.99 % | 0.78 |
| Malaysia | Aug/23 | 2 % | 2 |
| Philippines | Aug/23 | 5.3 % | 4.7 |
| Qatar | Aug/23 | 2.38 % | 3.11 |
| Singapore | Aug/23 | 4 % | 4.1 |
| Sri Lanka | Sep/23 | 1.3 % | 4 |
| Thailand | Aug/23 | 0.88 % | 0.38 |
| Oman | Aug/23 | 0.8 % | 0.4 |
| Iran | Sep/23 | 39.5 % | 39.8 |
| Laos | Aug/23 | 25.88 % | 27.8 |
| Azerbaijan | Aug/23 | 11.7 % | 12.2 |
| Kuwait | Aug/23 | 3.8 % | 3.8 |
| Saudi Arabia | Aug/23 | 2 % | 2.3 |
| Bahrain | Aug/23 | 0 % | -0.1 |
| North Korea | Jul/13 | 55 % | 70 |
| United Arab Emirates | Aug/23 | 2.28 % | 1.02 |
| Yemen | Jun/17 | 0.77 % | 0.45 |
| Turkmenistan | 2023 | 6.72 % | 11.48 |
| Uzbekistan | 2023 | 8.96 % | 8.9 |
| Iraq | Jul/23 | 3.48 % | 3.41 |
| Syria | Aug/20 | 139 % | 134 |
| Afghanistan | Jun/23 | -6.5 % | -2.8 |
| Bhutan | Aug/23 | 4.75 % | 4 |
| Brunei | Jun/23 | 0.2 % | 0.8 |
| Mauritius | Aug/23 | 5.9 % | 5.9 |
