Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea
South Korea: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 5.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea is 5.8%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea peaked at 6.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places South Korea 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.0% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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 direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in South Korea was 5.8% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2% in 2005.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does South Korea rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.