Fossil fuels in North Korea
North Korea: Fossil fuels was 164.4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
164.4
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
17th
of 220 countries
All-time high
314.71
in 1979
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
125
1900–2024
Fossil fuels in North Korea, 1900–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuels in North Korea is 164.4, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuels in North Korea peaked at 314.71 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places North Korea 17th out of 220 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuels in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0.0488 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0.4885 | — |
| 1910 | 0.6024 | +23.3% |
| 1911 | 0.7164 | +18.9% |
| 1912 | 0.8955 | +25.0% |
| 1913 | 1.04 | +16.4% |
| 1914 | 1.49 | +43.0% |
| 1915 | 1.86 | +25.1% |
| 1916 | 1.55 | -16.6% |
| 1917 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1918 | 1.53 | — |
| 1919 | 1.82 | +18.6% |
| 1920 | 2.35 | +29.6% |
| 1921 | 2.53 | +7.6% |
| 1922 | 2.58 | +1.9% |
| 1923 | 3.09 | +19.9% |
| 1924 | 3.25 | +5.0% |
| 1925 | 5.17 | +59.1% |
| 1926 | 5.56 | +7.6% |
| 1927 | 5.77 | +3.8% |
| 1928 | 6.64 | +15.1% |
| 1929 | 7.64 | +15.0% |
| 1930 | 7.2 | -5.8% |
| 1931 | 7.62 | +5.9% |
| 1932 | 8.99 | +17.9% |
| 1933 | 10.59 | +17.8% |
| 1934 | 13.75 | +29.8% |
| 1935 | 15.87 | +15.4% |
| 1936 | 18.58 | +17.1% |
| 1937 | 19.79 | +6.5% |
| 1938 | 27.83 | +40.6% |
| 1939 | 34.51 | +24.0% |
| 1940 | 46.74 | +35.4% |
| 1941 | 50.13 | +7.3% |
| 1942 | 55.74 | +11.2% |
| 1943 | 53.63 | -3.8% |
| 1944 | 57.39 | +7.0% |
| 1945 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 4.7 | — |
| 1949 | 5.97 | +26.8% |
| 1950 | 5.58 | -6.5% |
| 1951 | 1.49 | -73.2% |
| 1952 | 1.57 | +4.8% |
| 1953 | 3.75 | +139.6% |
| 1954 | 12.07 | +221.7% |
| 1955 | 20.07 | +66.3% |
| 1956 | 24.42 | +21.7% |
| 1957 | 30.86 | +26.4% |
| 1958 | 43.84 | +42.0% |
| 1959 | 14.92 | -66.0% |
| 1960 | 67.22 | +350.6% |
| 1961 | 74.5 | +10.8% |
| 1962 | 86.43 | +16.0% |
| 1963 | 92.57 | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 101.52 | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 128.39 | +26.5% |
| 1966 | 138.72 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 152.19 | +9.7% |
| 1968 | 180.18 | +18.4% |
| 1969 | 194.46 | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 195.34 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 206.68 | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 243.25 | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 266.17 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 277.13 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 288.72 | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 296.86 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 305 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 313.14 | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 314.71 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 233.17 | -25.9% |
| 1981 | 242.68 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 255.01 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 257.87 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 264.41 | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 208.75 | -21.1% |
| 1986 | 207.26 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 205.78 | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 248.15 | +20.6% |
| 1989 | 191.68 | -22.8% |
| 1990 | 255.35 | +33.2% |
| 1991 | 267.75 | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 276.56 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 253.36 | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 237.5 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 221.35 | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 196.26 | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 192.52 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 173.83 | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 196.24 | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 210.28 | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 215.89 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 207.85 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 214.23 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 225.35 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 246.76 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 250.02 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 216.78 | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 230.22 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 179.28 | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 179.88 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 184.06 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 186.81 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 225.89 | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 228.76 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 227.35 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 248.47 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 219.21 | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 182.94 | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 204.5 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 192.28 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 157.87 | -17.9% |
| 2022 | 154.72 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 156.71 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 164.4 | +4.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fossil fuels in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | +350.6% | 14.92 | 67.22 |
| 1954 | +221.7% | 3.75 | 12.07 |
| 1953 | +139.6% | 1.57 | 3.75 |
| 1906 | -100.0% | 0.0488 | 0 |
| 1917 | -100.0% | 1.55 | 0 |
| 1945 | -100.0% | 57.39 | 0 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.0537 | 0 | 0.4885 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.15 | 0 | 1.86 | 10 |
| 1920s | 4.46 | 2.35 | 7.64 | 10 |
| 1930s | 16.47 | 7.2 | 34.51 | 10 |
| 1940s | 27.43 | 0 | 57.39 | 10 |
| 1950s | 15.86 | 1.49 | 43.84 | 10 |
| 1960s | 121.62 | 67.22 | 194.46 | 10 |
| 1970s | 270.7 | 195.34 | 314.71 | 10 |
| 1980s | 231.48 | 191.68 | 264.41 | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.07 | 173.83 | 276.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 219.67 | 179.28 | 250.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 208.79 | 179.88 | 248.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165.2 | 154.72 | 192.28 | 5 |
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- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (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)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuels in North Korea?
- Fossil fuels in North Korea was 164.4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuels recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 314.71 in 1979.
- What is the lowest fossil fuels recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does North Korea rank for fossil fuels?
- North Korea ranks 17th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuels rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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