Malaysia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Malaysia generated 210 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 44.9%, followed by gas (33.4%) and hydro (16.5%). Demand was 209 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 606 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through May 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Malaysia generated 210 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 44.9% of Malaysia's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 33.4% of Malaysia's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 16.5% of Malaysia's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 20.4% of Malaysia's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Malaysia's electricity was 606 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Malaysia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 23% higher than in 1985, when it was 494 gCO2/kWh.
- Malaysia had the 25th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 210 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 209 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.56 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -1.18 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 606 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 127 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 25 of 96 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 94.4 TWh | 44.9% |
| Gas | 70.4 TWh | 33.4% |
| Hydro | 34.6 TWh | 16.5% |
| Solar | 6.64 TWh | 3.2% |
| Other fossil | 2.69 TWh | 1.3% |
| Bioenergy | 1.70 TWh | 0.8% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025| Year | Coal | Gas | Hydro | Solar | Other fossil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 TWh | 2.19 TWh | 3.77 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.98 TWh |
| 1986 | 0 TWh | 2.86 TWh | 4.12 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.15 TWh |
| 1987 | 0 TWh | 3.33 TWh | 4.97 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.12 TWh |
| 1988 | 260 GWh | 4.03 TWh | 5.73 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.34 TWh |
| 1989 | 2.17 TWh | 4.09 TWh | 5.30 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.96 TWh |
| 1990 | 2.93 TWh | 5.54 TWh | 4.03 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.5 TWh |
| 1991 | 3.47 TWh | 7.73 TWh | 4.45 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.9 TWh |
| 1992 | 3.84 TWh | 12.7 TWh | 4.29 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.6 TWh |
| 1993 | 3.88 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 4.85 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.7 TWh |
| 1994 | 4.08 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 6.48 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.74 TWh |
| 1995 | 3.97 TWh | 25.5 TWh | 6.22 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.9 TWh |
| 1996 | 4.18 TWh | 33.0 TWh | 5.18 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.1 TWh |
| 1997 | 2.46 TWh | 41.6 TWh | 4.17 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.7 TWh |
| 1998 | 3.66 TWh | 44.7 TWh | 4.46 TWh | 0 TWh | 11.3 TWh |
| 1999 | 4.52 TWh | 51.1 TWh | 7.55 TWh | 0 TWh | 4.97 TWh |
| 2000 | 4.04 TWh | 55.9 TWh | 6.99 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.36 TWh |
| 2001 | 6.24 TWh | 60.1 TWh | 6.07 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.79 TWh |
| 2002 | 9.56 TWh | 60.0 TWh | 5.42 TWh | 0 TWh | 5.49 TWh |
| 2003 | 13.4 TWh | 60.4 TWh | 5.09 TWh | 0 TWh | 3.97 TWh |
| 2004 | 22.6 TWh | 63.9 TWh | 5.57 TWh | 0 TWh | 3.40 TWh |
| 2005 | 25.2 TWh | 63.9 TWh | 6.01 TWh | 0 TWh | 3.03 TWh |
| 2006 | 26.6 TWh | 67.4 TWh | 6.32 TWh | 0 TWh | 3.03 TWh |
| 2007 | 30.9 TWh | 67.9 TWh | 5.96 TWh | 0 TWh | 3.02 TWh |
| 2008 | 31.0 TWh | 71.5 TWh | 7.81 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.71 TWh |
| 2009 | 37.6 TWh | 67.4 TWh | 6.89 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.84 TWh |
| 2010 | 49.4 TWh | 65.2 TWh | 6.36 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.80 TWh |
| 2011 | 52.3 TWh | 55.7 TWh | 8.06 TWh | 0 TWh | 9.44 TWh |
| 2012 | 55.6 TWh | 61.0 TWh | 9.25 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 6.71 TWh |
| 2013 | 53.7 TWh | 71.2 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 140 GWh | 3.10 TWh |
| 2014 | 55.8 TWh | 73.8 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 230 GWh | 3.49 TWh |
| 2015 | 63.5 TWh | 70.0 TWh | 13.9 TWh | 270 GWh | 1.74 TWh |
| 2016 | 69.2 TWh | 65.2 TWh | 20.0 TWh | 310 GWh | 1.18 TWh |
| 2017 | 68.9 TWh | 62.1 TWh | 26.9 TWh | 330 GWh | 1.70 TWh |
| 2018 | 77.3 TWh | 64.1 TWh | 26.3 TWh | 630 GWh | 930 GWh |
| 2019 | 76.4 TWh | 72.3 TWh | 26.2 TWh | 1.46 TWh | 1.01 TWh |
| 2020 | 88.9 TWh | 53.7 TWh | 27.3 TWh | 2.06 TWh | 850 GWh |
| 2021 | 84.7 TWh | 58.4 TWh | 31.1 TWh | 2.14 TWh | 980 GWh |
| 2022 | 82.2 TWh | 70.3 TWh | 31.9 TWh | 3.41 TWh | 3.13 TWh |
| 2023 | 85.6 TWh | 74.8 TWh | 32.0 TWh | 4.40 TWh | 4.24 TWh |
| 2024 | 89.5 TWh | 75.2 TWh | 33.7 TWh | 6.37 TWh | 4.72 TWh |
| 2025 | 94.4 TWh | 70.4 TWh | 34.6 TWh | 6.64 TWh | 2.69 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 210 TWh | 209 TWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 211 TWh | 210 TWh | 604 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 203 TWh | 202 TWh | 610 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 192 TWh | 191 TWh | 608 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 179 TWh | 178 TWh | 617 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 174 TWh | 172 TWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 178 TWh | 177 TWh | 627 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 171 TWh | 169 TWh | 630 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 161 TWh | 160 TWh | 621 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 157 TWh | 156 TWh | 649 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Malaysia, 1985 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through May 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 15.0 TWh | 15.0 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 15.9 TWh | 15.9 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 16.0 TWh | 16.0 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 15.1 TWh | 15.1 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 15.8 TWh | 15.8 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 15.0 TWh | 15.0 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 15.2 TWh | 15.2 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 15.0 TWh | 15.0 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 14.1 TWh | 14.2 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 15.9 TWh | 15.9 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 15.4 TWh | 15.4 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 16.5 TWh | 16.5 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 15.8 TWh | 15.8 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 16.6 TWh | 16.6 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 16.3 TWh | 16.4 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 15.3 TWh | 15.3 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 16.1 TWh | 16.0 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 15.7 TWh | 15.6 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 15.9 TWh | 16.0 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 15.9 TWh | 16.0 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 14.7 TWh | 14.7 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 16.6 TWh | 16.6 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 16.8 TWh | 16.8 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 17.1 TWh | 17.1 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of May 2026.
Seasonal Patterns in Malaysia
Ember monthly statistics, complete years only, through May 2026Electricity demand by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2018 to 2025, demand is highest in May and lowest in January, and the busiest month uses 5% more electricity per day than the quietest.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.0 | 14.1 | 15.9 | 15.4 | 16.5 | 15.8 | 16.6 | 16.3 | 15.3 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| 2024 | 15.1 | 14.5 | 16.1 | 15.5 | 16.4 | 15.0 | 15.9 | 16.0 | 15.1 | 15.8 | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| 2023 | 13.9 | 13.0 | 14.7 | 14.2 | 15.6 | 14.7 | 15.0 | 15.1 | 14.6 | 15.4 | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| 2022 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 14.7 | 14.4 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 2021 | 13.4 | 12.6 | 14.6 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 13.0 | 13.4 | 13.6 | 14.7 | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| 2020 | 14.0 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.7 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 14.1 | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| 2019 | 14.0 | 12.3 | 14.5 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 13.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| 2018 | 13.0 | 11.9 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 13.2 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 13.2 | 13.9 | 13.4 | 13.6 |
- Lower demand per day
- Higher demand per day
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- Each cell shows the month's total demand in TWh, and colour compares demand per day so short months are not shaded as quiet. Lowest cell 11.5 TWh, highest 16.6 TWh. Colours are relative to Malaysia alone.
Low carbon share of generation by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2018 to 2025, the low carbon share is highest in January (22%) and lowest in June (20%), a gap of 2.1 points.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25% | 23% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 23% | 22% | 22% | 23% | 22% |
| 2024 | 25% | 24% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 20% | 20% | 22% | 21% | 22% | 23% | 24% |
| 2023 | 22% | 22% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 22% |
| 2022 | 22% | 22% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 22% | 22% | 23% | 23% | 22% | 23% |
| 2021 | 24% | 22% | 20% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 22% | 21% | 21% |
| 2020 | 19% | 18% | 19% | 21% | 19% | 18% | 19% | 21% | 22% | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| 2019 | 18% | 18% | 18% | 17% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 19% | 19% | 21% |
| 2018 | 20% | 19% | 18% | 17% | 17% | 18% | 18% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 18% | 18% |
- Lower low carbon share
- Higher low carbon share
- No data
- Each cell shows the low carbon share. Lowest cell 17%, highest 25%. Colours are relative to Malaysia alone.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of May 2026. Complete calendar years only.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2025Malaysia's closest match is Kazakhstan, 82.4% the same.
- Kazakhstan 82.4% the same Kazakhstan generates 13.5 points more coal than Malaysia
- Japan 77.0% the same Japan generates 13.0 points less coal than Malaysia
- Turkey 76.9% the same Turkey generates 11.3 points less gas than Malaysia
- Taiwan 76.7% the same Taiwan generates 15.4 points more gas than Malaysia
- Philippines 76.5% the same The Philippines generates 16.2 points less gas than Malaysia
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Malaysia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Malaysia?
Coal was the largest source of electricity in Malaysia in 2025, supplying 44.9% of generation, followed by gas (33.4%) and hydro (16.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Malaysia use?
Malaysia used 209 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 5.56 MWh per person.
How clean is Malaysia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Malaysia emitted 606 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 20.4% of generation. That is 32% above the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.
Does Malaysia import electricity?
No. Malaysia was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 1.18 TWh more than it imported.
When does Malaysia use the most electricity?
Averaged over 2018 to 2025, Malaysia's electricity demand is highest in May and lowest in January. The busiest month uses 5% more electricity per day than the quietest (Ember monthly data).
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Malaysia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/malaysia/
World Power Monitor. Malaysia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2026-05. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/malaysia/
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