Primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia
Malaysia: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 499.9 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia is 499.9 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia peaked at 499.9 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 31.18 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Malaysia ranks 24th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.89 terawatt-hours | 31.18 terawatt-hours | 43.46 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 59.69 terawatt-hours | 40.44 terawatt-hours | 88.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 108.33 terawatt-hours | 96.2 terawatt-hours | 116.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 212.31 terawatt-hours | 135.13 terawatt-hours | 282.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 338.32 terawatt-hours | 273.37 terawatt-hours | 374.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 413.8 terawatt-hours | 361.48 terawatt-hours | 460.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 438.39 terawatt-hours | 371.01 terawatt-hours | 499.9 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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 primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Malaysia was 499.9 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 499.9 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.18 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Malaysia rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Malaysia ranks 24th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary direct energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours, in terms of direct primary energy. This means that fossil fuels include the energy lost due to inefficiencies in energy production.