Malaysia vs South Africa: Final consumption expenditure

Malaysia
349.42 billion current US$
in 2025
South Africa
361.93 billion current US$
in 2025
Malaysia rank
34th
South Africa rank
31st

Final consumption expenditure over time

  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 361.93 billion current US$ against 349.42 billion current US$ in Malaysia, a difference of 12.51 billion current US$.

Across all 66 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Globally, Malaysia ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 187 countries.

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About this data

Indicator
Final consumption expenditure (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
230 places, 11,127 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.