Digital Adoption in Malaysia
98% internet use · EGDI rank 57 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Malaysia, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Malaysia is reported at 98% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Malaysia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 98% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Malaysia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 88.7% | 2024 |
| E-payment transactions per capita | 432 | 2024 |
Digital Government
Malaysia ranked 57 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.8111 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.8111 |
| Global rank | 57 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Malaysia vs. Region and World
The comparison below uses the latest published World Bank/ITU headline observations for Malaysia, East Asia & Pacific and the world. The years are shown explicitly because aggregate series can update on a different schedule from country observations; the figures should therefore be read as current context rather than a same-year league table.
| Indicator | Malaysia | East Asia & Pacific | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 98% (2024) | 88% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 98% in 2024, above the latest East Asia and Pacific aggregate.
- Account ownership was 88.7%, while the revised 2024 series records 432 e-payments per capita.
- Malaysia ranked 57th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Very High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Malaysia use the internet?
98% in 2024.
What is Malaysia's UN E-Government ranking?
Malaysia ranked 57 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.8111.
How developed is digital government in Malaysia?
Malaysia ranked 57 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.8111.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Malaysia?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Latest central-bank reporting, including the revised 2024 e-payment transactions-per-capita figure.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.