Malaysia Key Figures
- Population:
- 34.4 million
- GDP growth rate:
- 3.68 %/year
- Energy independence:
- 99.9%
Data of the last year available: 2023
- Total consumption/GDP:*
- 68.3 (2005=100)
- CO2 Emissions:
- 6.35 tCO2/capita
- Rate of T&D power losses:
- 5.13%
* at purchasing power parity
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Total Energy Consumption
In 2023, consumption per capita was 2.8 toe. This is higher than neighbouring countries. Electricity consumption per capita reached almost 5 000 kWh in 2023.
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Graph: TOTAL CONSUMPTION MARKET SHARE BY ENERGY (2023, %)
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Crude Oil Production
Oil production has increased by 8.5%/year since 2020, reaching 26 Mt in 2023, after declining over 2017-2020 (-4.5%/year). Previously, it remained roughly stable over 2007-2017 at around 26 Mt.
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Renewable in % Electricity Production
SEDA, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority, was set up in 2011 for checking that sustainable energy programmes are properly managed and for assessing and fostering new sustainable energy solutions.
The 11th Malaysian Plan (2016-2020) goal of reaching 2 GW of renewable capacity in 2020 (large hydro excluded, i.e. >100 MW) was fulfilled as it exceeded 3 GW.
Interactive Chart Malaysia Share of Renewables in Electricity Production (incl hydro)
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CO2 Fuel Combustion/CO2 Emissions
In 2021, the country updated its first NDC, pledging to unconditionally reduce its GHG intensity of GDP by 45% in 2030 relative to 2005 (compared to 35% unconditional and 10% conditional, previously).
GHG emissions reached 330 Mt CO2eq in 2019, according to the 4th biennial report under the UNFCC convention (LULUCF excluded). LULUCF represented a removal of 215 Mt CO2eq , implying net emissions (ie LULUCF included) of 115 Mt CO2eq .