Convergence to OECD income levels has progressed even as inequality declined
Labour productivity growth has declined
Well-being indicators point to further opportunities to foster inclusive growth
Selected macroeconomic indicators
Malaysia's economic development
Value-added exports to China are significant
House prices and household debt
Federal government fiscal consolidation is on track
Monetary policy indicators
A robust financial system
Islamic finance continues to grow in Malaysia
Labour productivity growth by sector
Socio-economic status affects PISA performance in mathematics
Student performance on PISA is low
Innovation indicators
Patent applications by Malaysian residents and non-residents
Malaysia's technological upgrading has slowed
New business entry has not increased much
The STRI for selected sectors
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will boost Malaysian real incomes through behind-the-border liberalisation
Malaysia's public sector is large but its governance compares well internationally
Income inequality has declined (graph)
Labour participation rates are relatively low
Social expenditure in Malaysia has not increased in step with GDP per capita
Malaysia's tax-and-transfer system has little effect on income distribution
The share of tax revenue in GDP is low and declining
The GST rate is low by international standards
Malaysians can expect a lengthy retirement
Pension replacement rates are low
Poor households are more reliant on public sector health care services
Increasing development gaps between states
Malaysia's energy demand is expected to become more coal intensive
Malaysia's forest cover is recovering