Public Debt in Malaysia
Public debt averaged 55.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022, below the Asia-Pacific average of 86.8% of GDP. Public debt in Malaysia in 2022 was 60.3% of GDP. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Malaysia Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Malaysia from 2019 to 2017.
Source: Macrobond.
Malaysia Public Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 52.4 | 62.0 | 63.3 | 60.2 | 64.3 |
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