Malaysia is third richest country in Southeast Asia with US$14,423 GDP per capita

Malaysia ranks as the third-richest country in Southeast Asia and 71st globally, with a GDP per capita of US$14,423 (RM61,903), slightly below the global average of US$14,450, according to the IMF 2025 report. Singapore leads the region and ranks 4th worldwide with US$93,956, followed by Brunei at 2nd regionally and 35th globally with US$37,023. Thailand and Indonesia follow Malaysia with US$7,754 and US$5,248, respectively. Malaysia’s income surpasses the Asia-Pacific average (US$9,179) and Southeast Asia’s average (US$6,141), reinforcing its strong regional economic position. Globally, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Ireland top the list, while Singapore is the only Asian nation in the top 10. Major economies like the UK, France, and Italy fall outside the top 20, with China at 73rd (US$13,873) and India at 141st (US$2,937).

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