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Malaysia

Malaysia ranks 57 of 193 on the UN’s index of digital government, ahead of 70% of member states, and 16 of 46 in Asia. Its strongest area is telecoms (0.986); its weakest is e-participation (0.699).

UN rank, 2024

57

of 193 · Asia #16 of 46

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Where it stands

Malaysia
Rank 1Rank 193

The scores

Each score runs from 0 to 1. The index averages the first three parts; e-participation is reported alongside it.

E-Government Index

+0.116 vs Asia

0.811

World 0.638 Asia 0.695

Online services

+0.092 vs Asia

0.728

World 0.575 Asia 0.636

What the government offers online, from information to full transactions.

Human capital

+0.040 vs Asia

0.719

World 0.650 Asia 0.679

Literacy and schooling: whether people can use what is offered.

Telecoms

+0.215 vs Asia

0.986

World 0.690 Asia 0.771

Internet, mobile and broadband: whether people can reach it.

E-participation

+0.162 vs Asia

0.699

World 0.489 Asia 0.537

How far citizens are informed, consulted and involved online.

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Source: UN E-Government Survey 2024, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Precedent figures are illustrative in this preview edition.