Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was -171.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1967–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea is -171.39 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 177.1% on the previous year and down 448.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 909.35 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -235.9 % change on previous year, in 2023.
South Korea ranks 199th of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -11.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 12.54 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 1969 | 55.97 % change on previous year | +346.5% |
| 1970 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1971 | -42.53 % change on previous year | +3344.1% |
| 1972 | -51.45 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1973 | 579.72 % change on previous year | -1226.7% |
| 1974 | -82.05 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 1975 | 205.18 % change on previous year | -350.1% |
| 1976 | 28.05 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1977 | 44.63 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 1978 | -10.22 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 1979 | 41.72 % change on previous year | -508.4% |
| 1980 | -76.27 % change on previous year | -282.8% |
| 1981 | 45.27 % change on previous year | -159.3% |
| 1982 | -89.4 % change on previous year | -297.5% |
| 1984 | 17.96 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 1985 | 19.06 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 35.44 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 1987 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 1988 | 23.25 % change on previous year | -926.6% |
| 1989 | -20.41 % change on previous year | -187.8% |
| 1990 | 78.94 % change on previous year | -486.8% |
| 1991 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1992 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1993 | -13.94 % change on previous year | -710.8% |
| 1994 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 1995 | 18.75 % change on previous year | -538.0% |
| 1996 | 25.31 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1997 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1998 | -200.83 % change on previous year | +6621.8% |
| 1999 | 197.36 % change on previous year | -198.3% |
| 2000 | -31.36 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2001 | -50.37 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 2002 | 76.58 % change on previous year | -252.0% |
| 2003 | -26.32 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 2004 | -10.28 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2005 | 20.9 % change on previous year | -303.3% |
| 2006 | -37.01 % change on previous year | -277.1% |
| 2007 | 35.95 % change on previous year | -197.1% |
| 2008 | -23.4 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2009 | -70.93 % change on previous year | +203.1% |
| 2011 | -30.62 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2012 | -77.78 % change on previous year | +154.0% |
| 2013 | -113.42 % change on previous year | +45.8% |
| 2014 | 909.35 % change on previous year | -901.7% |
| 2015 | 49.18 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2016 | 106.87 % change on previous year | +117.3% |
| 2017 | -73.14 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 2018 | 132.71 % change on previous year | -281.4% |
| 2019 | -162.24 % change on previous year | -222.2% |
| 2020 | -204.4 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2021 | 232.2 % change on previous year | -213.6% |
| 2022 | -73.6 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 2023 | -235.9 % change on previous year | +220.5% |
| 2024 | 222.22 % change on previous year | -194.2% |
| 2025 | -171.39 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.87 % change on previous year | -11.9 % change on previous year | 55.97 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1970s | 71.18 % change on previous year | -82.05 % change on previous year | 579.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -5.32 % change on previous year | -89.4 % change on previous year | 45.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 11.18 % change on previous year | -200.83 % change on previous year | 197.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -11.62 % change on previous year | -70.93 % change on previous year | 76.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.32 % change on previous year | -162.24 % change on previous year | 909.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -38.48 % change on previous year | -235.9 % change on previous year | 232.2 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 196 Qatar -151.61 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Slovenia -153.6 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Serbia -160.6 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Niger -177.1 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Thailand -191.98 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Lithuania -192.19 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for South Korea
- Fuel imports 25.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in South Korea was -171.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 909.35 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -235.9 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does South Korea rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 199th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 448.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.