Australia vs Malaysia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Australia
187,535
in 2022
Malaysia
140,873
in 2022
Australia rank
16th
Malaysia rank
19th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Australia
  • Malaysia
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k200020112022

How they compare

Australia currently reports 187,535 against 140,873 in Malaysia, a difference of 46,662.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.3 times Malaysia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 16th and Malaysia ranks 19th of 224 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 211,351 83,038 128,314 Australia
2010s 219,352 129,669 89,683 Australia
2020s 195,846 140,871 54,975 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Australia or Malaysia?
Australia, at 187,535 against 140,873 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Australia and Malaysia?
46,662, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Malaysia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Australia and Malaysia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Australia ranks 16th and Malaysia ranks 19th of 224 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.