South-eastern Asia
Malaysia
Malaysia emitted about 29 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.75% of the world total, making it the 20th largest emitter. About 8.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.7 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 290Mt
- Per person
- 8.2t
- Change since 2005
- +71%
- Total since 1850
- 7.04bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 21%
0.75% of the world · 20th largest
World average 4.7 t
+435% since 1990
0.38% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 290.22 |
| 2023 | 276.30 |
| 2022 | 281.88 |
| 2021 | 273.33 |
| 2020 | 262.16 |
| 2019 | 277.67 |
| 2018 | 262.65 |
| 2017 | 244.46 |
| 2016 | 237.29 |
| 2015 | 235.94 |
| 2014 | 245.05 |
| 2013 | 241.67 |
| 2012 | 212.99 |
| 2011 | 203.45 |
| 2010 | 199.35 |
| 2009 | 192.12 |
| 2008 | 192.85 |
| 2007 | 175.45 |
| 2006 | 170.17 |
| 2005 | 169.98 |
| 2004 | 169.67 |
| 2003 | 153.38 |
| 2002 | 132.04 |
| 2001 | 130.89 |
| 2000 | 122.88 |
| 1999 | 103.99 |
| 1998 | 109.78 |
| 1997 | 118.47 |
| 1996 | 110.11 |
| 1995 | 109.60 |
| 1994 | 87.50 |
| 1993 | 86.61 |
| 1992 | 72.96 |
| 1991 | 65.79 |
| 1990 | 54.27 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Malaysia
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Malaysia
Where Malaysia's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 44.6%
- Gas 33.8%
- Oil 1.0%
- Hydro 17.5%
- Solar 2.2%
- Bioenergy & other 0.9%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Malaysia's emissions
How much CO₂ does Malaysia emit?
Malaysia emitted about 29 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.75% of the world total, making it the 20th largest emitter.
What are Malaysia's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 8.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.7 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Malaysia's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +71% compared with 2005 and +435% compared with 1990.
How much of Malaysia's electricity is renewable?
20.7% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.