Sarawak's GDP Per Capita Hits RM73,757 in 2025 — Surpasses National Average

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Sarawak has clocked a GDP per capita of RM73,757 in 2025, comfortably above the national average of RM59,167.

The latest numbers from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) show Sarawak is punching above its weight economically — joining KL, Putrajaya, Labuan, Penang and Selangor as states that beat the national average.

By the numbers

• Sarawak's total GDP hit RM153.5 billion, growing 3.6% from 2024
• Services sector led the charge, up 5.4% — driven by wholesale & retail trade, F&B, accommodation, utilities, transport, storage and ICT
• Agriculture grew 4.3%, thanks to higher oil palm production
• Mining & quarrying rose 2.7%, supported by natural gas output
• Manufacturing was flat at 0.1%

National GDP expanded 5.2% to RM1.74 trillion, with Construction being the fastest-growing sector nationwide at 12.2%.

Where Sarawak stands

Despite growing at a more moderate 3.6%, Sarawak remains one of Malaysia's most economically significant states. Alongside KL, Johor and Penang, Sarawak accounted for a big chunk of the country's total economic output.

Chief Statistician Dato' Sri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin noted that all states recorded positive growth in 2025, reflecting a resilient economic environment despite global uncertainties.

DOSM added that Malaysia's 2026 outlook stays positive — Q1 2026 already shows 5.4% GDP growth and a record-high 70.8% labour force participation.

Location: Sarawak
Details: DOSM State GDP Report 2025, released July 1, 2026

Source: DayakDaily

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