How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)?

In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #179 out of 208 countries reporting Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total).

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)
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In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) was 0.26.

That's up 16.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 10.15 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #179 globally out of 208 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNWX.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 3.07; 2014
Trough: -0.86; 2013
1-year change: +16.1%
5-year change: +54.2%; +9.0% / yr
10-year change: +2,097.2%; +36.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)
2021	0.2647
2020	0.2280
2019	0.2301
2018	0.1994
2017	0.1950
2016	0.1717
2015	0.1566
2014	3.0744
2013	-0.8585
2012	0.0154

About Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)

The share of electricity production from renewable sources of total electricity production. Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric, includes geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNWX.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) in 2021?: In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) was 0.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) rose 16.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total)?: In 2021, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #179 out of 208 countries reporting Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) compare to the world average?: The global average for Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) in 2021 was 10.15, so Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #31 of 35.
What is Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) and how is it measured?: The share of electricity production from renewable sources of total electricity production. Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric, includes geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNWX.ZS), CC BY 4.0.