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

South Korea
383,851
in 2022
Russia
729,607
in 2022
South Korea rank
7th
Russia rank
4th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) over time

  • South Korea
  • Russia
200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k200020112022

How they compare

Russia currently reports 729,607 against 383,851 in South Korea, a difference of 345,756.

That makes Russia's figure about 1.9 times South Korea's.

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

South Korea ranks 7th and Russia ranks 4th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Russia Difference Ahead
2000s 230,020 665,113 435,094 Russia
2010s 376,102 748,630 372,528 Russia
2020s 386,860 669,058 282,198 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, South Korea or Russia?
Russia, at 729,607 against 383,851 in South Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between South Korea and Russia?
345,756, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Russia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South Korea and Russia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
South Korea ranks 7th and Russia ranks 4th 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

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.