Energy intensity by sector in Malaysia
Malaysia: Energy intensity by sector was 2.54 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012. ▬ Flat
Energy intensity by sector in Malaysia, 1990–2012
Source: World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in MJ/2011 USD PPP.
Analysis
In 2012, energy intensity by sector in Malaysia stood at 2.54 MJ/2011 USD PPP.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in Malaysia peaked at 3.33 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.53 MJ/2011 USD PPP, in 2011.
That places Malaysia 127th out of 189 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.96 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.83 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.19 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.22 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.87 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.33 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.6 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.53 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.73 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3 |
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 energy intensity by sector in Malaysia?
- Energy intensity by sector in Malaysia was 2.54 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012, according to World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy intensity by sector recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.33 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2004.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2011.
- How does Malaysia rank for energy intensity by sector?
- Malaysia ranks 127th out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy intensity level of final energy (MJ/2011 USD PPP): A ratio between final energy consumption and gross domestic product measured at purchasing power parity. Energy intensity is an indication of how much energy is used to produce one unit of economic output. Lower ratio indicates that less energy is used to produce one unit of output.