Share of marine territorial waters that are protected in Malaysia
Malaysia: Share of marine territorial waters that are protected was 4.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of marine territorial waters that are protected in Malaysia, 2013–2025
Source: Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of territorial waters.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 4.8% for share of marine territorial waters that are protected in 2025.
The figure is up 242.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of marine territorial waters that are protected in Malaysia peaked at 5.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2013.
Malaysia ranks 66th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 7 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of marine territorial waters that are protected in Malaysia?
- Share of marine territorial waters that are protected in Malaysia was 4.8% in 2025, according to Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of marine territorial waters that are protected recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of marine territorial waters that are protected recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2013.
- How does Malaysia rank for share of marine territorial waters that are protected?
- Malaysia ranks 66th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of marine territorial waters that are protected rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 242.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of marine territorial waters that are protected. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Marine protected areas are regions of intertidal or sub-tidal land and associated water, flora and fauna, and cultural and historical features that have been legally or effectively reserved for protection.