Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate was -2.15 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1979–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded -2.15 % change on previous year for primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 147.0% on the previous year and down 140.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 137.34 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -16.68 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Republic of Korea ranks 23rd of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 35.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 10.32 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1981 | -16.68 % change on previous year | -261.6% |
| 1982 | 30.38 % change on previous year | -282.1% |
| 1983 | 137.34 % change on previous year | +352.1% |
| 1984 | 31.53 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1985 | 42.01 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1986 | 69.07 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 1987 | 38.86 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1988 | 2 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1989 | 18.12 % change on previous year | +805.7% |
| 1990 | 11.66 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1991 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1992 | 0.3897 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1993 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +629.8% |
| 1994 | 0.8821 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 1995 | 14.28 % change on previous year | +1519.4% |
| 1996 | 10.29 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1997 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1998 | 16.35 % change on previous year | +282.3% |
| 1999 | 14.91 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 2001 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2002 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +113.7% |
| 2003 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 2004 | 0.8044 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2005 | 12.29 % change on previous year | +1427.7% |
| 2006 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2007 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -391.1% |
| 2008 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -243.6% |
| 2009 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5583 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 2011 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +638.6% |
| 2012 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2013 | -7.68 % change on previous year | +170.3% |
| 2014 | 12.7 % change on previous year | -265.4% |
| 2015 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2016 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 2017 | -8.38 % change on previous year | +398.7% |
| 2018 | -10.05 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 9.29 % change on previous year | -192.4% |
| 2020 | 9.78 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2021 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2022 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -943.3% |
| 2023 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 2024 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +81.5% |
| 2025 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.6 % change on previous year | 35.6 % change on previous year | 35.6 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 36.29 % change on previous year | -16.68 % change on previous year | 137.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.24 % change on previous year | 0.3897 % change on previous year | 16.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.78 % change on previous year | -3.91 % change on previous year | 12.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1385 % change on previous year | -10.05 % change on previous year | 12.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 11.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 20 Canada -0.1996 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Spain -0.5327 % change on previous year compare
- 22 India -1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Bulgaria -2.81 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Sweden -7.94 % change on previous year compare
- 26 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -11.67 % change on previous year 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 nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
- Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -2.15 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 137.34 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.68 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate?
- Republic of Korea ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 140.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy from nuclear. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary energy from nuclear Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy from nuclear. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.