Malaysia Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Malaysia's energy use per capita was 2,805 in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's energy use per capita stood at 2,805 in 2025, a decline of +62 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,805 by 2025. Malaysia ranked 35th globally.
Malaysia’s energy use per capita has risen steadily from 1,188.82 in 1990 to 2,805.43 in 2025, placing the country 35th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2014 at 2,879.92 before a modest decline to the current level, suggesting that the rapid expansion of industrial activity and electrification in the early 2000s slowed as efficiency measures took hold. Compared with peer nations, Malaysia’s 2025 figure is slightly below France’s 2,881.19 and Belarus’s 2,916.12, yet above Slovenia’s 2,778.19 and Bulgaria’s 2,773.58, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack performance among similarly ranked economies. The 34‑year coverage shows a more than doubling of per‑capita energy consumption, reflecting both economic growth and rising living standards. Future trends will depend on the adoption of renewable technologies and policy incentives aimed at decarbonisation, which could temper further increases and reshape the consumption path.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2,805 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,805 | −62 | #35 |
| 2022 | 2,867 | +74 | #111 |
| 2021 | 2,793 | +71 | #108 |
| 2020 | 2,723 | −156 | #112 |
| 2019 | 2,878 | +39 | #111 |
| 2018 | 2,839 | +222 | #108 |
| 2017 | 2,618 | −141 | #101 |
| 2016 | 2,759 | +52 | #108 |
| 2015 | 2,707 | −173 | #107 |
| 2014 | 2,880 | +10 | #109 |
| 2013 | 2,870 | +282 | #110 |
| 2012 | 2,587 | −4 | #103 |
| 2011 | 2,591 | +62 | #99 |
| 2010 | 2,530 | +46 | #99 |
| 2009 | 2,484 | −195 | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's energy use per capita was 2,805 in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Malaysia's energy use per capita peaked at 2,880 in 2014.
The lowest energy use per capita in Malaysia was 1,189 in 1990.
Malaysia ranks 35th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,805 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Malaysia in 2025 was 2,805. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_energy-per-capita,
title = {Malaysia Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}