Germany vs South Korea: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) over time
- Germany
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 383,851 against 280,849 in Germany, a difference of 103,002.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 9th and South Korea ranks 7th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 376,909 | 230,020 | 146,889 | Germany |
| 2010s | 350,372 | 376,102 | 25,730 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 267,325 | 386,860 | 119,535 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Germany or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 383,851 against 280,849 in Germany as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Germany and South Korea?
- 103,002, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Germany ranks 9th and South Korea ranks 7th of 224 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.