Total electricity generation in South Korea has shown a fluctuating trend over the years, growing from 521.47 Thousand Gigawatthours in 2013 to 603.19 Thousand Gigawatthours in 2023. Notable year-on-year changes include a decrease in 2015 and 2019, with a significant rise in 2018 and 2022. From 2022 to 2023, there was a smaller increase of 1.59%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual increase of 1.25% over the past five years, with a projected forecast growth rate of 6.43% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Expansion of renewable energy sources which can impact the growth rates.
• Technological advancements in energy efficiency and storage.
• Policy changes and environmental regulations.
• Continued economic growth and its impact on energy demand.