South Korea: Primary energy consumption

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 South Korea

Primary energy consumption

 Latest value 12.416
 Year 2024
 Measure quadrillion Btu
 Data availability 1980 - 2024
 Average 7.793
 Min - Max 1.870 - 12.416
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2024 is 12.416 quadrillion Btu, an increase from 12.084 quadrillion Btu in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3.153 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1980 to 2024 is 7.793 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 1.87 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 12.416 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
South Korea - Primary energy consumption - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - Primary energy consumption - historical chart - 1980-2024




Definition: Primary energy is energy found in nature before any human-made transformation. It includes sources like crude oil, coal, natural gas, solar, wind, and hydropower. It represents the raw form of energy used as input for conversion or consumption.

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