South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 405,949 against 383,851 in South Korea, a difference of 22,098.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 7th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 230,020 | 168,385 | 61,634 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 376,102 | 330,452 | 45,650 | South 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, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 405,949 against 383,851 in South Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 22,098, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- South 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
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.