Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia
Malaysia: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 487.45 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia, 1981–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia is 487.45 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia peaked at 500.39 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 13.88 billion current US$, in 1982.
Malaysia ranks 25th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 15.30 billion current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 13.88 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 22.70 billion current US$ | +63.6% |
| 1984 | 19.33 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 24.15 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1986 | 14.86 billion current US$ | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 18.25 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1988 | 23.06 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1989 | 39.70 billion current US$ | +72.2% |
| 1990 | 47.87 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1991 | 56.72 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 89.01 billion current US$ | +56.9% |
| 1993 | 214.73 billion current US$ | +141.2% |
| 1994 | 184.02 billion current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 213.76 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 306.16 billion current US$ | +43.2% |
| 1997 | 93.23 billion current US$ | -69.5% |
| 1998 | 95.56 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 139.91 billion current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2000 | 113.16 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 118.98 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 125.78 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 160.81 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 181.62 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 180.52 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 235.58 billion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2007 | 325.29 billion current US$ | +38.1% |
| 2008 | 189.24 billion current US$ | -41.8% |
| 2009 | 289.22 billion current US$ | +52.8% |
| 2010 | 408.69 billion current US$ | +41.3% |
| 2011 | 395.62 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 466.59 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 500.39 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 459.00 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 382.98 billion current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 359.79 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 455.77 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2018 | 398.02 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 403.96 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 436.54 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 414.29 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 381.21 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 378.06 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 449.47 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2025 | 487.45 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21.25 billion current US$ | 13.88 billion current US$ | 39.70 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 144.10 billion current US$ | 47.87 billion current US$ | 306.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 192.02 billion current US$ | 113.16 billion current US$ | 325.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 423.08 billion current US$ | 359.79 billion current US$ | 500.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 424.50 billion current US$ | 378.06 billion current US$ | 487.45 billion current US$ | 6 |
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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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia was 487.45 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 500.39 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.88 billion current US$ in 1982.
- How does Malaysia rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Malaysia ranks 25th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.