Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia
Malaysia: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.31 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 148.3%
World rank
39th
of 137 countries
All-time high
360.38 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-90.91 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 4.31 % change on previous year for coal consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 148.3% on the previous year and down 67.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia peaked at 360.38 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -90.91 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Malaysia ranks 39th of 137 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.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -40 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 1971 | 156.25 % change on previous year | +2243.7% |
| 1972 | 153.66 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1973 | -4.81 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | -90.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 1977 | 10 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 118.18 % change on previous year | +1081.8% |
| 1979 | 41.67 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 1980 | 47.06 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 86 % change on previous year | +82.8% |
| 1982 | -8.6 % change on previous year | -110.0% |
| 1983 | 160 % change on previous year | -1960.0% |
| 1984 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1985 | 33.47 % change on previous year | +311.0% |
| 1986 | -25.71 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 1987 | 37.97 % change on previous year | -247.7% |
| 1988 | -20.49 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 1989 | 360.38 % change on previous year | -1858.9% |
| 1990 | 10.7 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1991 | 17.8 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 1992 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1993 | -16.4 % change on previous year | -428.5% |
| 1994 | 11.09 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 1995 | 9.59 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 0.4794 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1997 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -784.1% |
| 1998 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -304.9% |
| 1999 | 12.07 % change on previous year | +79.7% |
| 2000 | 28.14 % change on previous year | +133.1% |
| 2001 | 19.51 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 2002 | 22.59 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 45.96 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 2004 | 24.76 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2005 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 2006 | 5.94 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 2007 | 21.23 % change on previous year | +257.5% |
| 2008 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2009 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 39.1 % change on previous year | +354.8% |
| 2011 | -0.0344 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2012 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -21973.6% |
| 2013 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 2015 | 13.34 % change on previous year | +593.3% |
| 2016 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 2017 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 2018 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2019 | -5.49 % change on previous year | -175.6% |
| 2020 | 17.72 % change on previous year | -422.8% |
| 2021 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 2022 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 2023 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 2024 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2025 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +148.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.58 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 40.18 % change on previous year | -90.91 % change on previous year | 156.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.82 % change on previous year | -25.71 % change on previous year | 360.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.38 % change on previous year | -16.4 % change on previous year | 17.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.12 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 45.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.7 % change on previous year | -5.49 % change on previous year | 39.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.07 % change on previous year | -7.55 % change on previous year | 17.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 36 Latvia 5.64 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Morocco 5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 38 North Korea 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Peru 3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 41 North Macedonia 3.67 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Viet Nam 2.93 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
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- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2025)
- Gas production 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Malaysia was 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 360.38 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -90.91 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Malaysia rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- Malaysia ranks 39th out of 137 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.