Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia
Malaysia: Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 159.56 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 159.56 terawatt-hours for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia peaked at 159.56 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 11.21 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Malaysia 18th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.14 terawatt-hours | 11.21 terawatt-hours | 16.27 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 39.62 terawatt-hours | 19.03 terawatt-hours | 60.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.83 terawatt-hours | 62.34 terawatt-hours | 107.83 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.47 terawatt-hours | 117.42 terawatt-hours | 149.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 150.32 terawatt-hours | 141.48 terawatt-hours | 159.56 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia?
- Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia was 159.56 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 159.56 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.21 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Malaysia rank for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Malaysia ranks 18th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.