Economic Report 2013/2014: Nominal gross national income per capita to jump to RM34,126

THE nominal gross national income per capita is expected to increase 6.2% to RM34,126 next year from RM32,144 in 2013 while in purchasing power parity terms, per capita income will grow to US$17,173 from US$16,743 to US$17,173 during the same period.

Meanwhile, labour market conditions are projected to be stable with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.1% while inflation is expected to remain manageable with the consumer price index averaging 2% to 3% next year.