Primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Primary energy from solar and wind per person was 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. β Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea, 1965β2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea stood at 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 635.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea peaked at 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1965.
That places Republic of Korea 40th out of 111 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0774 kilowatt-hours per person | 0.0225 kilowatt-hours per person | 0.2239 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.18 kilowatt-hours per person | 0.3991 kilowatt-hours per person | 25.78 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.49 kilowatt-hours per person | 32.61 kilowatt-hours per person | 325.92 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 656.34 kilowatt-hours per person | 433.64 kilowatt-hours per person | 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 37 Oman 922.22 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 38 Switzerland 919.33 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 39 New Zealand 915.55 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 41 Slovenia 729.22 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 42 Latvia 600.26 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 43 Saudi Arabia 571.87 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for Republic of 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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea?
- Primary energy from solar and wind per person in Republic of Korea was 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind per person recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 803.74 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind per person recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1965.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for primary energy from solar and wind per person?
- Republic of Korea ranks 40th out of 111 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind per person rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 635.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.