Malaysia: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 137.4771 index points as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 137.0772 index points. Historically, the average for Malaysia from January 1968 to August 2026 is 74.8058 index points. The minimum of 22.5535 index points was recorded in April 1969, while the maximum of 137.4771 index points was reached in August 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
| Recent values | Malaysia: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 137.4771 |
| 2026 Jul | 137.0772 |
| 2026 Jun | 137.0772 |
| 2026 May | 137.0772 |
| 2026 Apr | 136.8772 |
| 2026 Mar | 136.3773 |
| 2026 Feb | 135.9773 |
| 2026 Jan | 135.6774 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 1.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 4.0673 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,670.36 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 137.4771 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.29 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.93 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,250.88 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 811.36 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 1,439.51 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 913.55 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 525.96 | 5/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 2.22 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 2.75 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 69.50 | 3/2026 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 15.50 | Q1/2026 | percent |