Indonesia vs South Korea: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)

Indonesia
266,727
in 2022
South Korea
383,851
in 2022
Indonesia rank
10th
South Korea rank
7th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) over time

  • Indonesia
  • South Korea
100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k200020112022

How they compare

South Korea currently reports 383,851 against 266,727 in Indonesia, a difference of 117,124.

That makes South Korea's figure about 1.4 times Indonesia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.

Indonesia ranks 10th and South Korea ranks 7th of 224 countries.

South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Indonesia South Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 107,250 230,020 122,769 South Korea
2010s 200,765 376,102 175,337 South Korea
2020s 252,443 386,860 134,417 South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Indonesia or South Korea?
South Korea, at 383,851 against 266,727 in Indonesia as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Indonesia and South Korea?
117,124, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and South Korea?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Indonesia and South Korea rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Indonesia ranks 10th 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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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

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.