Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea
South Korea: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 3,666 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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
South Korea recorded 3,666 terawatt-hours for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 173.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea peaked at 3,737 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places South Korea 40th out of 79 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.
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1972 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1973 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1974 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1975 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1976 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1977 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1978 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1979 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1980 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1982 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1983 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1984 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 1 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 1 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 2 terawatt-hours | +100.0% |
| 1999 | 5.84 terawatt-hours | +192.0% |
| 2000 | 16.68 terawatt-hours | +185.8% |
| 2001 | 12.59 terawatt-hours | -24.5% |
| 2002 | 14.88 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2003 | 24.86 terawatt-hours | +67.1% |
| 2004 | 47.44 terawatt-hours | +90.8% |
| 2005 | 129.89 terawatt-hours | +173.8% |
| 2006 | 238.91 terawatt-hours | +83.9% |
| 2007 | 375.64 terawatt-hours | +57.2% |
| 2008 | 436.03 terawatt-hours | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 685.35 terawatt-hours | +57.2% |
| 2010 | 816.95 terawatt-hours | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 862.89 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 912.77 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 1,148 terawatt-hours | +25.8% |
| 2014 | 1,146 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,342 terawatt-hours | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 1,683 terawatt-hours | +25.4% |
| 2017 | 2,169 terawatt-hours | +28.9% |
| 2018 | 2,465 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 2,679 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 3,150 terawatt-hours | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 3,180 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 3,369 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 3,392 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 3,737 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2025 | 3,666 terawatt-hours | -1.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 3,666 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,888 terawatt-hours, 94% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 3,666 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,614 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +192.0% | 2 terawatt-hours | 5.84 terawatt-hours |
| 2000 | +185.8% | 5.84 terawatt-hours | 16.68 terawatt-hours |
| 2005 | +173.8% | 47.44 terawatt-hours | 129.89 terawatt-hours |
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 | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 198.23 terawatt-hours | 12.59 terawatt-hours | 685.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,523 terawatt-hours | 816.95 terawatt-hours | 2,679 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,416 terawatt-hours | 3,150 terawatt-hours | 3,737 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More energy & mining data for South Korea
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 25.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in South Korea was 3,666 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 vs. installed capacity recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3,737 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does South Korea rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- South Korea ranks 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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 vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.