International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia

Malaysia: International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) was -1.50 billion in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.50 billion
Change on year
down 105.6%
World rank
72nd
of 171 countries
All-time high
30.89 billion
in 2009
All-time low
-19.85 billion
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia, 2005–2024

-20.0B020.0B40.0B2005201420242005: -19.9B2006: -6.7B2007: -4.6B2008: 30.2B2009: 30.9B2010: 4.2B2011: 11.5B2012: -5.8B2013: -14.3B2014: -5.0B2015: 25.4B2016: 15.6B2017: -7.5B2018: -17.5B2019: -9.5B2020: 20.1B2021: 21.6B2022: 12.4B2023: 26.9B2024: -1.5B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia stood at -1.50 billion.

The figure is down 105.6% on the previous year and up 70.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia peaked at 30.89 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, -19.85 billion, in 2005.

That places Malaysia 72nd out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.01 billion -19.85 billion 30.89 billion 5
2010s -287.39 million -17.54 billion 25.44 billion 10
2020s 15.88 billion -1.50 billion 26.94 billion 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 69 Guatemala -881.95 million compare
  2. 70 St. Kitts and Nevis -1.12 billion compare
  3. 71 St. Lucia -1.31 billion compare
  4. 73 Liberia -1.80 billion compare
  5. 74 Burundi -1.90 billion compare
  6. 75 St. Vincent and the Grenadines -1.93 billion compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

More external debt data for Malaysia

All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia?
International investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in Malaysia was -1.50 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 30.89 billion in 2009.
What is the lowest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was -19.85 billion in 2005.
How does Malaysia rank for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
Malaysia ranks 72nd out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.0%. 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 International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
180 places, 3,172 data points, 2005–2024
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.