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According to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL), RM1,000 in Malaysia in 1960 had the same purchasing power as RM6,230.61 in 2024 — a cumulative inflation of 523.1% (2.90%/year average).
Value Over Time
Year-by-Year Historical Data
| Year | CPI | Equivalent Value | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.31 | RM1,000.00 | - |
| 1961 | 21.27 | RM998.20 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 21.29 | RM999.28 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 21.96 | RM1,030.31 | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 21.87 | RM1,026.16 | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 21.84 | RM1,025.08 | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 22.06 | RM1,035.00 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 23.06 | RM1,082.36 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 23.03 | RM1,080.64 | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 22.93 | RM1,076.22 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 23.36 | RM1,096.07 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 23.73 | RM1,113.75 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 24.50 | RM1,149.74 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 27.09 | RM1,271.15 | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 31.78 | RM1,491.43 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 33.21 | RM1,558.36 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 34.08 | RM1,599.40 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 35.71 | RM1,675.99 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 37.45 | RM1,757.44 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 38.82 | RM1,821.67 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 41.41 | RM1,943.26 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 45.43 | RM2,131.76 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 48.07 | RM2,255.80 | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 49.85 | RM2,339.36 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 51.79 | RM2,430.53 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 51.97 | RM2,438.96 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 52.36 | RM2,456.93 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 52.51 | RM2,464.06 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 53.85 | RM2,527.05 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 55.36 | RM2,598.14 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 56.81 | RM2,666.16 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 59.29 | RM2,782.36 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 62.12 | RM2,915.00 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 64.31 | RM3,018.09 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 66.71 | RM3,130.51 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 69.01 | RM3,238.53 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 71.42 | RM3,351.51 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 73.32 | RM3,440.74 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 77.18 | RM3,622.08 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 79.30 | RM3,721.49 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 80.52 | RM3,778.61 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 81.66 | RM3,832.14 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 83.14 | RM3,901.42 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 84.04 | RM3,943.94 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 85.24 | RM3,999.99 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 87.77 | RM4,118.99 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 90.94 | RM4,267.66 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 92.78 | RM4,354.18 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 97.83 | RM4,591.08 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 98.40 | RM4,617.86 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | RM4,692.80 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 103.17 | RM4,841.77 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 104.89 | RM4,922.32 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 107.10 | RM5,025.93 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 110.46 | RM5,183.90 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 112.79 | RM5,292.99 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 115.15 | RM5,403.64 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 119.61 | RM5,612.83 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 120.66 | RM5,662.48 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 121.46 | RM5,700.02 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 120.08 | RM5,635.11 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 123.05 | RM5,774.70 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 127.21 | RM5,969.81 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 130.38 | RM6,118.39 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 132.77 | RM6,230.61 | +1.8% |
Quick Reference Values
What 1960 amounts are worth in 2024 in Malaysia:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| RM1 | RM6.23 |
| RM10 | RM62.31 |
| RM100 | RM623.06 |
| RM1,000 | RM6,230.61 |
| RM10,000 | RM62,306.10 |
Inflation by Decade in Malaysia
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +7.6% | 0.82% |
| 1970–1979 | +66.2% | 5.81% |
| 1980–1989 | +33.7% | 3.28% |
| 1990–1999 | +39.6% | 3.77% |
| 2000–2009 | +22.2% | 2.25% |
| 2010–2019 | +21.5% | 2.18% |
| 2020–2024 | +10.6% | 2.54% |
The steepest single-year rise in this period was 17.3% in 1974; the calmest was -1.1% in 2020.
This equals a compound annual rate of 2.90% — about 24.1 years to double prices at that pace.
- In 1960, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM6,230.61 in 2024.
- In 1970, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM5,684.51 in 2024.
- In 1980, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM3,206.26 in 2024.
- In 1990, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM2,336.93 in 2024.
- In 2000, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM1,648.92 in 2024.
- In 2010, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM1,327.70 in 2024.
- In 2020, RM1,000 in Malaysia had the same buying power as RM1,105.68 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1,000 MYR from 1960 worth in 2024?
RM1,000 from 1960 is worth about RM6,230.61 in 2024 in Malaysia, after 523.06% cumulative inflation.
What was the average annual inflation rate in Malaysia between 1960 and 2024?
The average annual (compound) inflation rate was 2.9% over 64 years.