Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) was 103.2% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia, 1981–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia is 103.2%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia peaked at 321.0% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 51.8%, in 1982.
That places Malaysia 16th out of 99 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 45 years of available data.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 61.2% | — |
| 1982 | 51.8% | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 74.8% | +44.5% |
| 1984 | 57.0% | -23.8% |
| 1985 | 77.4% | +35.9% |
| 1986 | 53.6% | -30.8% |
| 1987 | 56.7% | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 65.4% | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 102.2% | +56.3% |
| 1990 | 108.7% | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 115.4% | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 150.4% | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 321.0% | +113.4% |
| 1994 | 247.1% | -23.0% |
| 1995 | 241.0% | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 303.6% | +26.0% |
| 1997 | 93.2% | -69.3% |
| 1998 | 132.4% | +42.0% |
| 1999 | 176.8% | +33.5% |
| 2000 | 120.6% | -31.7% |
| 2001 | 128.2% | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 124.7% | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 145.9% | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 145.6% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 125.8% | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 144.8% | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 168.1% | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 82.0% | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 143.0% | +74.4% |
| 2010 | 160.3% | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 132.8% | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 148.4% | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 154.8% | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 135.8% | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 127.1% | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 119.4% | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 142.8% | +19.6% |
| 2018 | 110.9% | -22.3% |
| 2019 | 110.6% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 129.4% | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 110.8% | -14.3% |
| 2022 | 93.5% | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 94.5% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 106.5% | +12.6% |
| 2025 | 103.2% | -3.0% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 103.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31.4%, 3.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 103.2% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 88.8%, 1.2× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 66.7% | 51.8% | 102.2% | 9 |
| 1990s | 189.0% | 93.2% | 321.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 132.9% | 82.0% | 168.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.3% | 110.6% | 160.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.3% | 93.5% | 129.4% | 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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Malaysia was 103.2% 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 321.0% in 1993.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.8% in 1982.
- How does Malaysia rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Malaysia ranks 16th 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 down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 (% of GDP). 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.