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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Malaysia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population35.98M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$472.19B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$13.12K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.82024 · yearsInternet use98%2024 · % of populationForest area57.7%2023 · % of land area
Access to electricity
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Malaysia2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320252000: 98.6%2001: 98.6%2002: 98.6%2003: 98.7%2004: 98.7%2005: 98.7%2006: 98.8%2007: 98.9%2008: 99%2009: 99.3%2010: 99.5%2011: 99.5%2012: 99.8%2013: 99.6%2014: 99.7%2015: 99.9%2016: 99.9%2017: 100%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

Malaysia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Country code
MYS

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