South Korea vs Turkey: Electricity production by source
South Korea
194.53
in 2025
Turkey
121.4
in 2025
South Korea rank
8th
Turkey rank
11th
Electricity production by source over time
- South Korea
- Turkey
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 194.53 against 121.4 in Turkey, a difference of 73.13.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.6 times Turkey's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 8th and Turkey ranks 11th of 211 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.72 | 16.97 | 9.74 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 69.3 | 28.34 | 40.97 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 153.78 | 43.21 | 110.57 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 234.58 | 81.99 | 152.59 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 202.86 | 114.12 | 88.74 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity production by source, South Korea or Turkey?
- South Korea, at 194.53 against 121.4 in Turkey as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electricity production by source between South Korea and Turkey?
- 73.13, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Turkey?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Turkey rank globally for electricity production by source?
- South Korea ranks 8th and Turkey ranks 11th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Electricity production by source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.