Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea
South Korea: Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts was 2.26 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea stood at 2.26. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 250.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea peaked at 2.26 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 2000.
South Korea ranks 34th of 156 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1329 | 0.014 | 0.333 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8334 | 0.367 | 1.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.95 | 1.65 | 2.26 | 5 |
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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)
- Fuel exports 7.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 53.94 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea?
- Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts in South Korea was 2.26 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.26 in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 2000.
- How does South Korea rank for cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts?
- South Korea ranks 34th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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