Wind energy generation by region in South Korea
South Korea: Wind energy generation by region was 3.67 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation by region in South Korea, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wind energy generation by region in South Korea is 3.67 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 173.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation by region in South Korea peaked at 3.74 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
South Korea ranks 40th of 79 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0011 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0058 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1982 terawatt-hours | 0.0126 terawatt-hours | 0.6854 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 0.817 terawatt-hours | 2.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.42 terawatt-hours | 3.15 terawatt-hours | 3.74 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 53.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation by region in South Korea?
- Wind energy generation by region in South Korea was 3.67 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation by region recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.74 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation by region recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does South Korea rank for wind energy generation by region?
- South Korea ranks 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation by region rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.1%. 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 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.