Agricultural output in Malaysia
Malaysia: Agricultural output was 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
32nd
of 159 countries
All-time high
23.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2017
All-time low
2.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Malaysia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ for agricultural output in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Malaysia peaked at 23.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 32nd out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 2.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 2.99 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 3.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 3.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 3.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 3.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 3.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +12.0% |
| 1969 | 4.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 4.49 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 4.70 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1972 | 4.88 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 5.27 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 5.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 5.93 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 6.33 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1977 | 6.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 6.58 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 6.96 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 7.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 7.43 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 7.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 7.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 8.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 8.78 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 9.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 9.47 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 10.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 10.89 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 11.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 11.64 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 12.08 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 13.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 13.16 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 13.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 13.76 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 14.13 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 13.34 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 14.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 14.62 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 15.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 15.30 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 16.43 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 17.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 18.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 19.14 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 19.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 20.23 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 19.77 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 20.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 21.68 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 22.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 22.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 22.56 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 23.46 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 21.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 23.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 23.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 22.97 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 22.78 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 21.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 22.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 22.20 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.3% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 4.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 2.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.71 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.49 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.96 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 7.17 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10.89 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 11.15 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 14.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 14.62 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 20.23 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 20.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 23.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.40 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 21.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 29 Algeria 28.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 30 Ukraine 26.80 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 31 Poland 24.88 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 33 South Africa 22.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 34 Ethiopia 21.64 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 35 Kenya 20.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malaysia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0822 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,078 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.913 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2261 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Malaysia?
- Agricultural output in Malaysia was 22.94 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.95 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.83 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for agricultural output?
- Malaysia ranks 32nd out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.