Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia
Malaysia: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 4.51 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia, 1971–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia stood at 4.51. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 1,570.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia peaked at 4.51 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
Malaysia ranks 53rd of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.338 | 0 | 1.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.16 | 2.06 | 4.51 | 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 generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Malaysia was 4.51 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.51 in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does Malaysia rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Malaysia ranks 53rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,570.4%. 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 Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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