Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Malaysia
Malaysia: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors was 38.98 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Malaysia, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Malaysia is 38.98 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Malaysia peaked at 40.53 billion US dollar in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.40 million US dollar, in 1980.
Malaysia ranks 43rd of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5.40 million US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 3.54 billion US dollar | +65438.2% |
| 1982 | 1.74 billion US dollar | -50.8% |
| 1983 | 814.27 million US dollar | -53.2% |
| 1984 | 2.56 billion US dollar | +214.5% |
| 1985 | 1.92 billion US dollar | -25.2% |
| 1986 | 3.74 billion US dollar | +95.1% |
| 1987 | 3.01 billion US dollar | -19.4% |
| 1989 | 2.00 billion US dollar | -33.6% |
| 1991 | 14.32 million US dollar | -99.3% |
| 2018 | 36.53 billion US dollar | +255044.9% |
| 2019 | 35.65 billion US dollar | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 35.41 billion US dollar | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 39.99 billion US dollar | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 40.53 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 37.33 billion US dollar | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 36.02 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2025 | 38.98 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.15 billion US dollar | 5.40 million US dollar | 3.74 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 14.32 million US dollar | 14.32 million US dollar | 14.32 million US dollar | 1 |
| 2010s | 36.09 billion US dollar | 35.65 billion US dollar | 36.53 billion US dollar | 2 |
| 2020s | 38.04 billion US dollar | 35.41 billion US dollar | 40.53 billion US dollar | 6 |
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- Other investment, Debt instruments 94.67 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 19.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 55.69 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 2,631 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Malaysia?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Malaysia was 38.98 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.53 billion US dollar in 2022.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.40 million US dollar in 1980.
- How does Malaysia rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors?
- Malaysia ranks 43rd out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.