Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea
South Korea: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 41.44 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea, 1971–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea stood at 41.44. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.9% on the previous year and up 644.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea peaked at 41.44 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
South Korea ranks 19th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0035 | 0.001 | 0.0104 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 0.02 | 1.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.42 | 1.59 | 16.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.11 | 22.49 | 41.44 | 6 |
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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 electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in South Korea was 41.44 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 41.44 in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does South Korea rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- South Korea ranks 19th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 644.0%. 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 Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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