In 2021, around 12.5 million metric tons of oil equivalent of renewable energy was produced in South Korea. According to the source, the production of renewable energy has continuously increased on a yearly basis since 2016.
Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type
(in million toe)
Adjust the presentation of the statistic and data points.
Share the statistic on social media channels or embed the statistic in your
website using "Embed Code", where available.
Cite this statistic and select one of the following formats: APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA & Bluebook.
Print the statistic including description and metadata.
Chart type
Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type
Share this statistic
You have no right to use this feature.
Make sure to contact us if you are interested in scientific citation.
You can upgrade your account to enable this functionality for all statistics.
This feature is not available with your current account.Request access
New energy refers to new energy resources different from conventional fossil fuels and includes fuel cells and integrated gasification combined cycle technology. Renewable energy refers to how natural resources such as sunlight, solar heat, and water are converted into usable energy.
Toe stands for metric tons of oil equivalent.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
KEA, & MOTIE (South Korea). (April 17, 2023). Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type (in million toe) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/
KEA, und MOTIE (South Korea). "Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type (in million toe)." Chart. April 17, 2023. Statista. Accessed May 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/
KEA, MOTIE (South Korea). (2023). Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type (in million toe). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/
KEA, and MOTIE (South Korea). "Volume of New and Renewable Energy Produced in South Korea in 2021, by Energy Type (in Million Toe)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/
KEA & MOTIE (South Korea), Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type (in million toe) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/ (last visited May 12, 2025)
Volume of new and renewable energy produced in South Korea in 2021, by energy type (in million toe) [Graph], KEA, & MOTIE (South Korea), April 17, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/893598/south-korea-new-renewable-energy-production-volume-by-energy-type/
Profit from additional features with an Employee Account
Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites.
Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
