Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia
Malaysia: Fossil fuel subsidies per capita was 90.37 in 2021. β Volatile
Latest (2021)
90.37
Change on year
up 2,815.2%
World rank
48th
of 185 countries
All-time high
312.32
in 2013
All-time low
3.1
in 2020
Years of data
12
2010β2021
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia, 2010β2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia is 90.37, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,815.2% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia peaked at 312.32 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.1, in 2020.
Malaysia ranks 48th of 185 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 | 132.53 | 11.15 | 312.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.73 | 3.1 | 90.37 | 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 fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia?
- Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Malaysia was 90.37 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 312.32 in 2013.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 in 2020.
- How does Malaysia rank for fossil fuel subsidies per capita?
- Malaysia ranks 48th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. 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 Fossil fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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