Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia
Malaysia: Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 35,636 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia, 1970–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia is 35,636 kilowatt-hours per person, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia peaked at 35,775 kilowatt-hours per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,999 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1970.
Malaysia ranks 21st of 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,788 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,999 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,329 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,691 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,424 kilowatt-hours per person | 12,321 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,748 kilowatt-hours per person | 12,844 kilowatt-hours per person | 23,537 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,573 kilowatt-hours per person | 25,634 kilowatt-hours per person | 32,922 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,885 kilowatt-hours per person | 31,609 kilowatt-hours per person | 34,947 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,619 kilowatt-hours per person | 32,647 kilowatt-hours per person | 35,775 kilowatt-hours per person | 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 per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia?
- Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Malaysia was 35,636 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 35,775 kilowatt-hours per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,999 kilowatt-hours per person in 1970.
- How does Malaysia rank for per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Malaysia ranks 21st out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.