Equities (Period average, Index) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Equities (Period average, Index) was 114.29 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Malaysia, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equities in Malaysia is 114.29, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Malaysia peaked at 133.88 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15.72, in 1986.
Malaysia ranks 33rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20.84 | — |
| 1981 | 30.2 | +44.9% |
| 1982 | 21.66 | -28.3% |
| 1983 | 27.18 | +25.5% |
| 1984 | 26.3 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 20.75 | -21.1% |
| 1986 | 15.72 | -24.3% |
| 1987 | 25.46 | +62.0% |
| 1988 | 23.6 | -7.3% |
| 1989 | 32.92 | +39.5% |
| 1990 | 40.09 | +21.8% |
| 1991 | 40.77 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 43.65 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 56.93 | +30.4% |
| 1994 | 76.99 | +35.2% |
| 1995 | 71.72 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 82.59 | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 71.24 | -13.8% |
| 1998 | 37.73 | -47.0% |
| 1999 | 50.44 | +33.7% |
| 2000 | 61.24 | +21.4% |
| 2001 | 46.54 | -24.0% |
| 2002 | 51.75 | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 51.3 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 61.95 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 65.92 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 69.73 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 95.5 | +37.0% |
| 2008 | 83.66 | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 78.7 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 100 | +27.1% |
| 2011 | 109.68 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 116.77 | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 126.89 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 133.88 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 125.76 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 120.96 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 127.06 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 129.81 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 118.85 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 110.19 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 113.86 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 109.67 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 104.85 | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 115.82 | +10.5% |
| 2025 | 114.29 | -1.3% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 114.29 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 153.88, 74% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 114.29 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 157.74, 72% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.46 | 15.72 | 32.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.21 | 37.73 | 82.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.63 | 46.54 | 95.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.97 | 100 | 133.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.45 | 104.85 | 115.82 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More financial sector data for Malaysia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 26.13 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in Malaysia?
- Equities in Malaysia was 114.29 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 133.88 in 2014.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.72 in 1986.
- How does Malaysia rank for equities?
- Malaysia ranks 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equities rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.