Energy mix in South Korea
South Korea: Energy mix was 3,604 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,604
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
8th
of 219 countries
All-time high
3,660
in 2024
All-time low
73.43
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Energy mix in South Korea, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 3,604 for energy mix in 2025.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy mix in South Korea peaked at 3,660 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 73.43, in 1965.
South Korea ranks 8th of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy mix in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 73.43 | — |
| 1966 | 88.84 | +21.0% |
| 1967 | 102.42 | +15.3% |
| 1968 | 117.7 | +14.9% |
| 1969 | 141.54 | +20.3% |
| 1970 | 165.08 | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 178.61 | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 185.18 | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 229.82 | +24.1% |
| 1974 | 237.84 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 262.3 | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 293.63 | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 338.94 | +15.4% |
| 1978 | 379.62 | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 437.27 | +15.2% |
| 1980 | 450.94 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 470.81 | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 472.92 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 514.28 | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 563.08 | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 621.16 | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 699.84 | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 776.31 | +10.9% |
| 1988 | 870.54 | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 945.55 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 1,080 | +14.2% |
| 1991 | 1,229 | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 1,382 | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 1,513 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 1,639 | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 1,788 | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 1,975 | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 2,156 | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 1,973 | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 2,152 | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 2,274 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 2,335 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 2,442 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 2,521 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 2,592 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 2,677 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 2,731 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,805 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 2,861 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 2,877 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 3,101 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 3,256 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 3,291 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 3,286 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,324 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 3,380 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 3,495 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 3,526 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,599 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 3,554 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 3,417 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 3,598 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 3,646 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 3,581 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 3,660 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 3,604 | -1.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 3,604 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158.21, 22.8× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 3,604 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 56.44, 63.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.78 | 73.43 | 141.54 | 5 |
| 1970s | 270.83 | 165.08 | 437.27 | 10 |
| 1980s | 638.54 | 450.94 | 945.55 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,689 | 1,080 | 2,156 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,611 | 2,274 | 2,877 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,381 | 3,101 | 3,599 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,584 | 3,417 | 3,660 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More energy & mining data for South Korea
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 22.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.2% (2025)
- Fuel exports 6.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.6% (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy mix in South Korea?
- Energy mix in South Korea was 3,604 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy mix recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3,660 in 2024.
- What is the lowest energy mix recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.43 in 1965.
- How does South Korea rank for energy mix?
- South Korea ranks 8th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is energy mix rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. 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 Energy mix. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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