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Inflation rate1.9%▲ +0.1Aug 2026Unemployment rate2.9%▼ −0.1Aug 2026GDP growth rate6.0%▲ +0.6Q2 2026Trade balance28.09B MYR▲ +5.56BAug 2026Labour force participation rate71.0%▲ +0.1Aug 2026Consumer price index137.5▲ +0.3%Aug 2026
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.0% | ▼ −0.1 | Aug 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 71.0% | 70.9% | ▲ +0.1 | Aug 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Malaysia economic calendar →- 16 Oct 202604:00 UTCAdvance Gross Domestic Product: 3Q 2026Q3 2026
- 19 Oct 202604:00 UTCConsumer Price Index: Sep 2026Sep 2026
- 19 Oct 202604:00 UTCExternal Trade (Headline): Sep 2026Sep 2026
- 23 Oct 202604:00 UTCEconomic Indicators: Aug 2026Aug 2026
- 28 Oct 202604:00 UTCProducer Price Index: Sep 2026Sep 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/MYS/inflation | 1981 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/MYS/cpi | 1980 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/MYS/unemployment | 2010 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/MYS/labour-force-participation | 2010 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/MYS/gdp-growth | 2016 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/MYS/gdp | 2015 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/MYS/trade | 2000 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Malaysia?
The inflation rate in Malaysia was 1.9% in August 2026, released on 18 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Malaysia?
The unemployment rate in Malaysia was 2.9% in August 2026.
What is the next economic release in Malaysia?
Advance Gross Domestic Product: 3Q 2026 for Q3 2026, scheduled for 16 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.