South Korea
South Korea generated 40% of its electricity from low-carbon sources in 2025, below the global average of 43%
Last Updated: 22 Apr 2026
Key energy data for South Korea
8th
Global ranking for electricity demand
40%
Share of electricity from clean sources
7%
Share of electricity from solar and wind power
60%
Share of electricity from fossil fuels
2.8x
Power sector emissions per capita as a multiple of the global average
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