Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Malaysia
Malaysia: Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP was 0.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Malaysia, 2010–2021
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Malaysia is 0.8%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 2,733.3% on the previous year and down 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Malaysia peaked at 3.5% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2020.
Malaysia ranks 52nd of 187 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 | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 |
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 explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Malaysia?
- Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Malaysia was 0.8% in 2021, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2013.
- What is the lowest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2020.
- How does Malaysia rank for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp?
- Malaysia ranks 52nd out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the end user, such as by fixing the price at the petrol pump so that it is less than the market rate.