Malaysia vs Germany: Inflation Comparison

Compare cumulative inflation, annual rates and purchasing power between Malaysia and Germany from 2000 to 2026, based on World Bank CPI data.

Cumulative inflation in Malaysia was 64.9% between 2000 and 2026, according to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL).

Over the same period, cumulative inflation in Germany was 49.1%.

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Malaysia

MYR
+64.9% Total Inflation
2.11% Avg Annual Rate
-39.4% Purchasing Power Lost
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Germany

EUR
+49.1% Total Inflation
1.61% Avg Annual Rate
-32.9% Purchasing Power Lost
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Germany had lower cumulative inflation — 15.8 percentage points less than the other country.

CPI Comparison Chart

Year-by-Year Comparison

Year Malaysia CPI Malaysia (Change) Germany CPI Germany (Change)
2000 80.52 - 85.70 -
2001 81.66 +1.4% 87.40 +2.0%
2002 83.14 +1.8% 88.64 +1.4%
2003 84.04 +1.1% 89.56 +1.0%
2004 85.24 +1.4% 91.05 +1.7%
2005 87.77 +3.0% 92.46 +1.5%
2006 90.94 +3.6% 93.92 +1.6%
2007 92.78 +2.0% 96.07 +2.3%
2008 97.83 +5.4% 98.60 +2.6%
2009 98.40 +0.6% 98.91 +0.3%
2010 100.00 +1.6% 100.00 +1.1%
2011 103.17 +3.2% 102.08 +2.1%
2012 104.89 +1.7% 104.13 +2.0%
2013 107.10 +2.1% 105.69 +1.5%
2014 110.46 +3.1% 106.65 +0.9%
2015 112.79 +2.1% 107.20 +0.5%
2016 115.15 +2.1% 107.73 +0.5%
2017 119.61 +3.9% 109.35 +1.5%
2018 120.66 +0.9% 111.25 +1.7%
2019 121.46 +0.7% 112.85 +1.4%
2020 120.08 -1.1% 105.22 -6.8%
2021 123.05 +2.5% 110.38 +4.9%
2022 127.21 +3.4% 119.34 +8.1%
2023 130.38 +2.5% 123.77 +3.7%
2024 132.77 +1.8% 127.04 +2.6%
2025 - - 127.78 +0.6%

Inflation by Decade: Malaysia vs Germany

Year-by-year CPI and inflation for Malaysia and Germany, 2000–2026
Year Malaysia (Total Inflation) Malaysia (Avg Annual Rate) Germany (Total Inflation) Germany (Avg Annual Rate)
1960s +7.6% 0.82% +24.7% 2.49%
1970s +66.2% 5.81% +55.6% 5.03%
1980s +33.7% 3.28% +25.9% 2.59%
1990s +39.6% 3.77% +25.2% 2.53%
2000s +22.2% 2.25% +15.4% 1.61%
2010s +21.5% 2.18% +12.9% 1.35%
2020s +10.6% 2.54% +21.4% 3.96%

The inflation gap between Malaysia and Germany widened to 15.8 percentage points from 2000 to 2026.

RM100 in Malaysia in 2000 lost roughly the same relative value as €90.42 in Germany.

Malaysia's highest annual inflation was 5.4% in 2008; Germany's was 8.1% in 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which had higher inflation, Malaysia or Germany?

Between 2000 and 2026, Malaysia had higher cumulative inflation (64.89%) than Germany (49.1%), according to World Bank CPI data.

What was cumulative inflation in Malaysia from 2000 to 2026?

Prices in Malaysia rose 64.89% cumulatively, an average of 2.11% per year.

What was cumulative inflation in Germany from 2000 to 2026?

Prices in Germany rose 49.1% cumulatively, an average of 1.61% per year.

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Between 2000 and 2026, Germany had lower cumulative inflation (49.1%) than Malaysia (64.9%).