Renewable energy generation in Malaysia
Malaysia: Renewable energy generation was 6.64 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy generation in Malaysia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, renewable energy generation in Malaysia stood at 6.64 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 2,332.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy generation in Malaysia peaked at 6.64 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Malaysia ranks 36th 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 | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3379 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.17 terawatt-hours | 2.06 terawatt-hours | 6.64 terawatt-hours | 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 renewable energy generation in Malaysia?
- Renewable energy generation in Malaysia was 6.64 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable energy generation recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.64 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest renewable energy generation recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Malaysia rank for renewable energy generation?
- Malaysia ranks 36th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is renewable energy generation rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,332.0%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable energy generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.