South Korea vs Taiwan: Per capita energy source stacked
South Korea
56,682
in 2025
Taiwan
49,051
in 2025
South Korea rank
10th
Taiwan rank
13th
Per capita energy source stacked over time
- South Korea
- Taiwan
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 56,682 against 49,051 in Taiwan, a difference of 7,631.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Taiwan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1986 it was Taiwan ahead.
South Korea ranks 10th and Taiwan ranks 13th of 75 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 4 and Taiwan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16,460 | 19,425 | 2,965 | Taiwan |
| 1990s | 32,462 | 29,944 | 2,518 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 46,076 | 45,823 | 252.8 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 57,191 | 50,995 | 6,196 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 57,062 | 49,892 | 7,170 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher per capita energy source stacked, South Korea or Taiwan?
- South Korea, at 56,682 against 49,051 in Taiwan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in per capita energy source stacked between South Korea and Taiwan?
- 7,631, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Taiwan?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Taiwan rank globally for per capita energy source stacked?
- South Korea ranks 10th and Taiwan ranks 13th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Per capita energy source stacked. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.