🇲🇾 Malaysia Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Malaysia have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2024, prices in Malaysia rose 523.1%, an average annual rate of 2.90%. RM100 in 1960 would need to be RM623.06 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Malaysia Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | RM100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.31 | RM100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 21.27 | RM99.82 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 21.29 | RM99.93 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 21.96 | RM103.03 | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 21.87 | RM102.62 | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 21.84 | RM102.51 | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 22.06 | RM103.50 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 23.06 | RM108.24 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 23.03 | RM108.06 | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 22.93 | RM107.62 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 23.36 | RM109.61 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 23.73 | RM111.37 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 24.50 | RM114.97 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 27.09 | RM127.12 | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 31.78 | RM149.14 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 33.21 | RM155.84 | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 34.08 | RM159.94 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 35.71 | RM167.60 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 37.45 | RM175.74 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 38.82 | RM182.17 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 41.41 | RM194.33 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 45.43 | RM213.18 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 48.07 | RM225.58 | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 49.85 | RM233.94 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 51.79 | RM243.05 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 51.97 | RM243.90 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 52.36 | RM245.69 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 52.51 | RM246.41 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 53.85 | RM252.70 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 55.36 | RM259.81 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 56.81 | RM266.62 | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 59.29 | RM278.24 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 62.12 | RM291.50 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 64.31 | RM301.81 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 66.71 | RM313.05 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 69.01 | RM323.85 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 71.42 | RM335.15 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 73.32 | RM344.07 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 77.18 | RM362.21 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 79.30 | RM372.15 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 80.52 | RM377.86 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 81.66 | RM383.21 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 83.14 | RM390.14 | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 84.04 | RM394.39 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 85.24 | RM400.00 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 87.77 | RM411.90 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 90.94 | RM426.77 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 92.78 | RM435.42 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 97.83 | RM459.11 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 98.40 | RM461.79 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | RM469.28 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 103.17 | RM484.18 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 104.89 | RM492.23 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 107.10 | RM502.59 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 110.46 | RM518.39 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 112.79 | RM529.30 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 115.15 | RM540.36 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 119.61 | RM561.28 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 120.66 | RM566.25 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 121.46 | RM570.00 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 120.08 | RM563.51 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 123.05 | RM577.47 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 127.21 | RM596.98 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 130.38 | RM611.84 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 132.77 | RM623.06 | +1.8% |
World Bank CPI data for Malaysia is available from 1960 to 2024.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Malaysia are worth in 2024:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| RM1 | RM6.23 |
| RM10 | RM62.31 |
| RM100 | RM623 |
| RM1,000 | RM6,231 |
| RM10,000 | RM62,306 |
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 sharpest price increase in Malaysia came in 1974, when annual inflation reached 17.3%.
The lowest annual change was -1.1% in 2020.
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Understanding Inflation in Malaysia
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Malaysia
For instance, RM1,000 in Malaysia in 1960 would need to be worth about RM6,231 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 523.1% over 64 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Malaysia in 2024?
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia in 2024 was 1.83%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Malaysia inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Malaysia from 1960 to 2024 was 523.06% (2.9%/year average).