Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity was 653.5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea is 653.5, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 478.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea peaked at 653.5 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34.65, in 2000.
That places Republic of Korea 55th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.65 | — |
| 2001 | 35.38 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 35.44 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 35.38 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 35.22 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 38.6 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 40.23 | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 41.16 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 49.08 | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 53.36 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 57.46 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 62.42 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 70.07 | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 86.75 | +23.8% |
| 2014 | 112.94 | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 138.78 | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 178.62 | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 217.05 | +21.5% |
| 2018 | 260.33 | +19.9% |
| 2019 | 340.39 | +30.8% |
| 2020 | 425.99 | +25.1% |
| 2021 | 471.01 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 526.62 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 589.76 | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 653.5 | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.85 | 34.65 | 53.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 152.48 | 57.46 | 340.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 533.38 | 425.99 | 653.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More energy & mining data for Republic of Korea
- Energy intensity level of primary energy 4.12 (2023)
- Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption 4.4% (2023)
- Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and 100.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population with access to electricity, by urban/rural 100.0% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) as a proportion of 0.1% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) 1.23 (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita 23.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea?
- Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in Republic of Korea was 653.5 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest installed renewable electricity-generating capacity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 653.5 in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed renewable electricity-generating capacity recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.65 in 2000.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
- Republic of Korea ranks 55th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed renewable electricity-generating capacity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 478.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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