South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Energy mix
South Korea
3,604
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
3,340
in 2025
South Korea rank
8th
Saudi Arabia rank
10th
Energy mix over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 3,604 against 3,340 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 264.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 61 shared years of data; in 1965 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
South Korea ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 10th of 219 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 4 and Saudi Arabia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.78 | 242.08 | 137.3 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1970s | 270.83 | 317.26 | 46.44 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 638.54 | 685.92 | 47.38 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 1,689 | 1,106 | 582.43 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 2,611 | 1,750 | 861.41 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 3,381 | 2,887 | 493.9 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 3,584 | 3,131 | 452.69 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy mix, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- South Korea, at 3,604 against 3,340 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in energy mix between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 264, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for energy mix?
- South Korea ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 10th of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Energy mix. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.