Inflation Malaysia 2015
Average inflation: 2.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.1%.
- Highest month
- July: 3.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.1%
- Difference
- 3.2 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 2.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 3.6%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.5%.
- 5-year average
- 2.5%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (2008)
- 5.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- 0.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2014, the difference is minimal (-1.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -3.4 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 €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2015
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0% | -2.4 |
| February | 0.1% | -3.4 |
| March | 0.9% | -2.6 |
| April | 1.8% | -1.6 |
| May | 2.1% | -1.1 |
| June | 2.5% | -0.8 |
| July | 3.3% | +0.1 |
| August | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| September | 2.6% | 0.0 |
| October | 2.5% | -0.3 |
| November | 2.6% | -0.4 |
| December | 2.7% | 0.0 |
| Average | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.