Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Malaysia (2026)

54% of adults in Malaysia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 50.4% in 2021 to 54% in 2024 (+3.7 percentage points). Malaysia ranks #7 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #30 of 142 globally.

Key Statistics

Latest value (2024): 54% (2024); Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Malaysia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
Change since 2021: +3.7 pp (2024); Up from 50.4% in 2021 to 54% in 2024 (+3.7 percentage points).
Record high (2024): 54% (2024); The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Malaysia.
Rank in East Asia & Pacific: #7 of 16 (2024); Malaysia ranks 7 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank: #30 of 142 (2024); Malaysia ranks 30 of 142 countries with data globally.
East Asia & Pacific average: 49.1% (2024); Malaysia (54%) is above the average of 49.1% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
Among women (2024): 53.8% (2024); Value for women in Malaysia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
Among men (2024): 54.3% (2024); Value for men in Malaysia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
Gender gap (women minus men): −0.5 pp (2024); In 2024, the figure was 53.8% for women and 54.3% for men — 0.5 percentage points lower among women.
Among the poorest 40% (2024): 38.3% (2024); Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Malaysia in 2024.
Poorest-40% gap vs national: −15.8 pp (2024); The poorest 40% (38.3%) are 15.8 percentage points below the national figure (54%).
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, 2021–2024

Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Malaysia by year (% of adults (age 15+))
Year	% of adults (age 15+)	Change
2024	54%	+3.7 pp
2021	50.4%	—

Frequently asked questions

What share of adults in Malaysia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?

54% of adults in Malaysia bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.

How recent is the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Malaysia?

The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Malaysia.

Where does the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Malaysia come from?

The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin26b). The latest observation for Malaysia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Malaysia changed over time?

World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 50.4% in 2021 to 54% in 2024.

How does Malaysia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?

Malaysia ranks 7 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 54% versus a regional average of 49.1% (latest values per country).

Source & methodology

Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator fin26b, retrieved 2026-06-10.

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.

Last updated 2026-06-10.