Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Republic of Korea
383,851
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
405,949
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Saudi Arabia rank
6th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 405,949 against 383,851 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 22,098.

That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 230,020 168,385 61,634 Republic of Korea
2010s 376,102 330,452 45,650 Republic of Korea
2020s 386,860 402,079 15,220 Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Republic of Korea or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 405,949 against 383,851 in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
22,098, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th 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

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