Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type in Malaysia

Malaysia: Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type was 3.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.6%
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
110th
of 162 countries
All-time high
15.8%
in 2005
All-time low
2.9%
in 2022
Years of data
12
2005–2024

Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of in Malaysia, 2005–2024

510152005201420242005: 15.82010: 11.42015: 8.42016: 8.42017: 5.52018: 5.52019: 5.62020: 4.32021: 3.82022: 2.92023: 3.62024: 3.6

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of in Malaysia is 3.6%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 56.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of in Malaysia peaked at 15.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2022.

Malaysia ranks 110th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of product (%) in Malaysia, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 15.8% —
2010 11.4% -27.8%
2015 8.4% -26.5%
2016 8.4% -0.0%
2017 5.5% -33.8%
2018 5.5% +0.0%
2019 5.6% +1.8%
2020 4.3% -23.3%
2021 3.8% -12.0%
2022 2.9% -23.8%
2023 3.6% +24.6%
2024 3.6% -0.2%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

  • Malaysia's 3.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.2%, 85% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
  • Malaysia's 3.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.7%, 96% of the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.8% 15.8% 15.8% 1
2010s 7.5% 5.5% 11.4% 6
2020s 3.7% 2.9% 4.3% 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 108 Cambodia 3.7% compare
  2. 109 Zimbabwe 3.7% compare
  3. 111 Kazakhstan 3.6% compare
  4. 112 Qatar 3.5% compare
  5. 113 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 3.4% compare

See the full ranking of 198 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of in Malaysia?
Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of in Malaysia was 3.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 15.8% in 2005.
What is the lowest worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2022.
How does Malaysia rank for worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of?
Malaysia ranks 110th out of 162 countries with data for 2024.
Is worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of product (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status, by type of product (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
198 places, 2,227 data points, 2005–2024
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