Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Malaysia
Malaysia: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 35.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary 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 %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Malaysia is 35.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Malaysia peaked at 48.1% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Malaysia 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 7.2% | 0.2% | 24.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.3% | 17.1% | 39.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.6% | 33.8% | 45.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.2% | 42.9% | 48.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.5% | 37.9% | 43.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 34.7% | 43.0% | 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 share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Malaysia?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Malaysia was 35.0% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.1% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Malaysia rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Malaysia ranks 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.