Inflation Malaysia 2005
Average inflation: 3.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 3.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- August: 3.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.4%
- Difference
- 1.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.6%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% higher than the 5-year average of 1.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.0% in 2005).
- 5-year average
- 1.7%
- 10-year average
- 1.7%
- All-time high (2005)
- 3%
- All-time low (2003)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2004, inflation has risen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +2.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2005
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | +1.4 |
| February | 2.4% | +1.5 |
| March | 2.5% | +1.5 |
| April | 2.5% | +1.5 |
| May | 3.0% | +1.8 |
| June | 3.1% | +1.8 |
| July | 2.9% | +1.6 |
| August | 3.7% | +2.3 |
| September | 3.5% | +1.9 |
| October | 3.1% | +1.0 |
| November | 3.3% | +1.1 |
| December | 3.2% | +1.1 |
| Average | 3.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.