How does Malaysia rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?

In 2021, Malaysia ranked #123 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

Malaysia: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Name: Malaysia: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 17.00.

That's down 3.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Malaysia ranks #123 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 17.57; 2020
Trough: 6.18; 2010
1-year change: -3.2%
5-year change: +24.3%; +4.5% / yr
10-year change: +152.8%; +9.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	16.9995
2020	17.5701
2019	16.1803
2018	16.7086
2017	17.0429
2016	13.6709
2015	11.1400
2014	9.8581
2013	9.4814
2012	8.0749

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 17.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 3.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Malaysia ranked #123 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Malaysia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?: The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 35.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?: Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.