Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia
Malaysia: Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 6.37 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia is 6.37 billion, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 56.6% on the previous year and up 79.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia peaked at 14.68 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 131.74 million, in 2020.
Malaysia ranks 19th of 48 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.19 billion | 337.98 million | 13.23 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.87 billion | 131.74 million | 14.68 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
- 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)
- Gas production per person 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 11.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.2 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia?
- Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Malaysia was 6.37 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.68 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 131.74 million in 2020.
- How does Malaysia rank for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Malaysia ranks 19th out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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