Oil reserves in Malaysia
Malaysia: Oil reserves was 572.35 million cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Malaysia, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2021, oil reserves in Malaysia stood at 572.35 million cubic meters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Malaysia peaked at 683.64 million cubic meters in 1994 and was at its lowest, 445.16 million cubic meters, in 1980.
That places Malaysia 26th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 471.68 million cubic meters | 445.16 million cubic meters | 528.63 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 592.94 million cubic meters | 461.06 million cubic meters | 683.64 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 537.38 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 635.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 607.33 million cubic meters | 572.35 million cubic meters | 635.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 572.35 million cubic meters | 572.35 million cubic meters | 572.35 million cubic meters | 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 oil reserves in Malaysia?
- Oil reserves in Malaysia was 572.35 million cubic meters in 2021, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 683.64 million cubic meters in 1994.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 445.16 million cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Malaysia rank for oil reserves?
- Malaysia ranks 26th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Proved reserves, measured in cubic meters, are generally those quantities that can be recovered in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, according to geological and engineering information. Includes crude oil and lease condensate.