- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year.
Malaysia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 140.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 0.8% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Malaysia Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a high and relatively stable energy consumption profile driven by industrial development, manufacturing activity, and transport sector demand.
Malaysia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 129.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 140.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+8.5%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 141.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the low 129.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 12.10 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +5.6% in 2022.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 16 for 2023, behind Singapore (577 Gigajoule per Capita) and UAE (539.4 Gigajoule per Capita). The global figure for 2023 is 77.00 Gigajoule per Capita, so Malaysia is above it.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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| Year | Gigajoule per Capita | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140.1 | −0.8% |
| 2022Peak | 141.2 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 133.7 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 129.7 | −4.8% |
| 2019 | 136.2 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 134.4 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 133.8 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 133.9 | +3.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 129.1 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Malaysia is highlighted.
Data definition
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person.
The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
It increased from 129.1 GJ per capita in 2015 to 140.1 GJ in 2023 showing moderate long term growth with fluctuations across intermediate years. From 2015 to 2019 consumption remained stable between 129 and 136 GJ per capita supported by strong industrial output and consistent energy demand across commercial and residential sectors. In 2020 consumption declined to 129.7 GJ per capita due to pandemic related disruptions in industry transport and trade however recovery followed in 2021 and 2022 reaching 133.7 and 141.2 GJ per capita respectively indicating strong post pandemic rebound. By 2023 consumption slightly adjusted to 140.1 GJ per capita indicating stabilization after recovery phases Overall Malaysia demonstrates a mature energy consumption structure with high per capita usage driven by industrialization and export oriented economic activity. Additionally the energy consumption pattern is strongly influenced by petrochemical industries electronics manufacturing and expanding transportation networks across urban centers. Continued efficiency improvements and diversification of energy sources are expected to moderate long term growth. This dataset is useful for evaluating energy intensity trends benchmarking regional performance and supporting long term infrastructure and sustainability planning across key economic sectors in Malaysia. It also provides insights into the relationship between economic growth and energy demand while highlighting future transition pathways toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems in the country supporting regional energy security objectives and sustainable development goals going forward across ASEAN region with increasing policy emphasis on efficiency and low carbon transition.
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Definition- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
Malaysia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 140.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 0.8% on 2022.
Malaysia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 129.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 140.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+8.5%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 141.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the low 129.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The highest value was 141.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the lowest was 129.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
Included: The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person. Excluded: The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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