Malaysia Electricity Mix
Malaysia generated 20.7% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, below the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 602 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Malaysia comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 20.7% of the electricity generated in Malaysia in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 10.8% in 2000. That ranks Malaysia 128th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Coal is the largest source of electricity in Malaysia, at 44.6% of generation, followed by gas at 33.8% and hydro at 17.5%. Fossil fuels together supplied 79.3%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Malaysia emitted about 602 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 31% above the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 6,020 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How Malaysia compares
Countries closest to Malaysia when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Malaysia.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Somalia | 20.9% | 20.9% | 512 |
| 127 | Congo | 20.9% | 20.9% | 716 |
| 128 | Malaysia | 20.7% | 20.7% | 602 |
| 129 | Nauru | 20.0% | 20.0% | 600 |
| 130 | Senegal | 19.8% | 19.8% | 540 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Malaysia is renewable?
20.7% in 2025. That is up from 10.8% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 20.7% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Malaysia?
Coal is the largest source of electricity in Malaysia, at 44.6% of generation, followed by gas at 33.8% and hydro at 17.5%.
How clean is electricity in Malaysia?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 602 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 31% above the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Malaysia?
The renewable share has risen by 9.8 percentage points, from 10.8% in 2000 to 20.7% in 2025.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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