Inflation Malaysia 2007
Average inflation: 2.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.0%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in May at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- May: 1.4%
- Difference
- 1.8 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.0%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 1.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.0%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 1.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.2%.
- 5-year average
- 2.2%
- 10-year average
- 2%
- All-time high (2006)
- 3.6%
- All-time low (2003)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2006, the difference is minimal (-1.6 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: -3.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | 0.0 |
| February | 3.1% | -0.1 |
| March | 1.5% | -3.3 |
| April | 1.5% | -3.1 |
| May | 1.4% | -2.5 |
| June | 1.4% | -2.5 |
| July | 1.6% | -2.5 |
| August | 1.9% | -1.4 |
| September | 1.8% | -1.5 |
| October | 1.9% | -1.2 |
| November | 2.3% | -0.7 |
| December | 2.4% | -0.7 |
| Average | 2.0% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.