Korea Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Korea's renewable energy was 3.60% in 2021, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Korea's renewable energy stood at 3.60% in 2021, a rise of +0.00% from 2020. Korea ranked 169th globally.
South Korea’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption rose from 1.60 percent in 1990 to a peak of 3.60 percent in 2021, the year it also recorded its highest global ranking at 169. The low point of 0.40 percent occurred in 1995, reflecting the limited policy focus on renewables during the early 1990s. Over the 32‑year span, the modest increase averages roughly 0.07 percentage points per year, a rate that lags behind the Russian Federation’s 3.50 percent share in 2021 and remains below the Isle of Man’s 3.20 percent level. While the upward trajectory signals gradual diversification away from fossil fuels, achieving a more substantial shift will likely require accelerated investment in solar and wind capacity, stronger grid integration, and supportive regulatory frameworks to push the renewable share beyond the current 3.60 percent ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.60% | +0.00% | #169 |
| 2020 | 3.60% | +0.40% | #170 |
| 2019 | 3.20% | +0.00% | #169 |
| 2018 | 3.20% | +0.40% | #169 |
| 2017 | 2.80% | +0.20% | #172 |
| 2016 | 2.60% | −0.10% | #172 |
| 2015 | 2.70% | −0.20% | #171 |
| 2014 | 2.90% | +1.00% | #169 |
| 2013 | 1.90% | +0.30% | #173 |
| 2012 | 1.60% | +0.20% | #173 |
| 2011 | 1.40% | +0.10% | #174 |
| 2010 | 1.30% | +0.10% | #175 |
| 2009 | 1.20% | +0.10% | #173 |
| 2008 | 1.10% | +0.10% | #175 |
| 2007 | 1.00% | +0.10% | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Korea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Korea's renewable energy was 3.60% in 2021. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Korea's renewable energy peaked at 3.60% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in Korea was 0.40% in 1994.
Korea ranks 169th globally in renewable energy as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The renewable energy of Korea in 2021 was 3.60%. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_korea_renewable-energy,
title = {Korea Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/korea/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}