Malaysia Environment Statistics
Malaysia · Asia · South-Eastern Asia · Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Key Indicators
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
8.16
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
4986.12
Renewable Energy (% of total)
7.5%
Forest Area (% of land)
57.7%
Freshwater Withdrawal (% of resources)
1.2%
Historical Trends
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
Renewable Energy (% of total)
Forest Area (% of land)
Complete Data
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.162 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 7.866 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 8.125 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 7.973 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 7.736 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 8.303 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 7.981 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 7.555 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 7.464 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 7.554 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 7.983 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8.009 | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 7.180 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 6.977 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 6.957 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 6.831 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 6.995 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 6.499 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 6.441 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 6.579 | — |
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4986.123 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 4860.278 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 4737.979 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 4916.001 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 4778.590 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 4699.026 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 4567.331 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4475.391 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 4388.533 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4415.286 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 4251.583 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 4030.720 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 4080.748 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 3887.462 | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 3246.275 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 3239.193 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 3040.513 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 2857.555 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 2976.548 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 2916.943 | — |
Renewable Energy (% of total)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.50% | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 7.00% | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 5.70% | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 5.30% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 5.20% | +18.2% |
| 2016 | 4.40% | +29.4% |
| 2015 | 3.40% | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 3.00% | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 2.80% | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 2.50% | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 2.20% | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 2.00% | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 2.30% | -23.3% |
| 2008 | 3.00% | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 2.80% | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 3.10% | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 3.00% | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 3.20% | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 3.30% | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 3.50% | — |
Forest Area (% of land)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.72% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 57.87% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 58.02% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 58.18% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 58.33% | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 58.48% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 58.63% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 58.79% | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 59.24% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 58.93% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 58.61% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 58.30% | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 57.98% | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 57.67% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 57.90% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 58.12% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 58.35% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 58.58% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 58.80% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 59.03% | — |
Freshwater Withdrawal (% of resources)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.16% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.16% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.16% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.16% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.16% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.16% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 1.13% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 1.07% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.07% | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.06% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.05% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 1.05% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 1.04% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.03% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 1.03% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.02% | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 1.01% | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 1.01% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 1.00% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.99% | — |
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About Malaysia Environment Data
This page presents comprehensive environment statistics for Malaysia (Malaysia), located in Asia, South-Eastern Asia. All data is sourced from the World Bank's Open Data platform, which aggregates data from officially-recognized international sources.
The data covers 5 key indicators with historical trends going back to 2000. Each indicator includes the latest available value, year-over-year trends, and time series for in-depth analysis. Data is updated weekly from the World Bank API.
For global comparisons, visit our Environment Rankings page to see how Malaysia compares to other countries.