Inflation Malaysia 2002
Average inflation: 1.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 2.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- March: 2.1%
- Lowest month
- January: 1.1%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 0.7%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 0.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 0.7%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 0.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (1.8% in 2002).
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2002)
- 1.8%
- All-time low (2001)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2001, the difference is minimal (+0.4 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1% | -0.4 |
| February | 1.2% | -0.4 |
| March | 2.1% | +0.6 |
| April | 1.9% | +0.3 |
| May | 1.9% | +0.3 |
| June | 2.1% | +0.6 |
| July | 2.1% | +0.7 |
| August | 2.1% | +0.8 |
| September | 2.1% | +0.7 |
| October | 2.1% | +1.2 |
| November | 1.6% | +0.1 |
| December | 1.7% | +0.5 |
| Average | 1.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.