Bank Borrowers Statistics in Malaysia (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Malaysia was 309.7 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 305.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 309.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Malaysia ranks #6 of 11 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #35 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 309.7 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in Malaysia as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +1.5% (2023)
- Up from 305.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 309.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2013–2023
- −0.8% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 336.4 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 309.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2013)
- 336.4 per 1,000 adults (2013)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 336.4 per 1,000 adults in 2013 to 309.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2014)
- 338.4 per 1,000 adults (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 309.7 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 11 (2023)
- Malaysia ranks 6 of 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #35 of 101 (2023)
- Malaysia ranks 35 of 101 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 309 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Malaysia (309.7 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 309 per 1,000 adults across the 11 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 304.6 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 305.1 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Malaysia (2024)
- 98% (2024)
- 98% of the population in Malaysia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 35.6 million (2024)
- Malaysia had a population of 35.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2013–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 310 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 305 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 301 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 303 | −0.9% |
| 2019 | 305 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 310 | −0.4% |
| 2017 | 311 | −3.4% |
| 2016 | 322 | −2.0% |
| 2015 | 329 | −2.9% |
| 2014 | 338 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 336 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Malaysia?
Commercial bank borrowers in Malaysia stood at 309.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Malaysia rank globally on bank borrowers?
Malaysia ranks 35 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Malaysia look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 304.6 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -0.6%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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