South Korea Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
South Korea generated 175 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 28.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 9th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- South Korea generated 175 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 28.0% of South Korea's electricity in 2025.
- South Korea was the 9th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- South Korea's gas generation in 2025 was 7% higher than in 2020, when it was 163 TWh.
- South Korea's gas generation in 2025 was 43% higher than in 2015, when it was 122 TWh.
- South Korea's gas generation peaked at 181 TWh in 2021.
- South Korea's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- South Korea had 50.3 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in South Korea emitted 89.9 MtCO2 in 2025, 34% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 175 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of South Korea's electricity | 28.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 9 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 50.3 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 89.9 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 60.0 GWh |
| 1986 | 50.0 GWh |
| 1987 | 9.91 TWh |
| 1988 | 11.4 TWh |
| 1989 | 10.2 TWh |
| 1990 | 12.7 TWh |
| 1991 | 13.5 TWh |
| 1992 | 19.9 TWh |
| 1993 | 19.3 TWh |
| 1994 | 18.2 TWh |
| 1995 | 29.8 TWh |
| 1996 | 35.4 TWh |
| 1997 | 42.7 TWh |
| 1998 | 28.2 TWh |
| 1999 | 30.3 TWh |
| 2000 | 29.7 TWh |
| 2001 | 33.7 TWh |
| 2002 | 42.9 TWh |
| 2003 | 45.5 TWh |
| 2004 | 63.2 TWh |
| 2005 | 64.5 TWh |
| 2006 | 74.8 TWh |
| 2007 | 84.4 TWh |
| 2008 | 81.7 TWh |
| 2009 | 71.4 TWh |
| 2010 | 104 TWh |
| 2011 | 115 TWh |
| 2012 | 129 TWh |
| 2013 | 144 TWh |
| 2014 | 131 TWh |
| 2015 | 122 TWh |
| 2016 | 131 TWh |
| 2017 | 135 TWh |
| 2018 | 163 TWh |
| 2019 | 155 TWh |
| 2020 | 163 TWh |
| 2021 | 181 TWh |
| 2022 | 175 TWh |
| 2023 | 170 TWh |
| 2024 | 178 TWh |
| 2025 | 175 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | South Korea | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.1% | n/a |
| 1986 | 0.1% | n/a |
| 1987 | 12.4% | n/a |
| 1988 | 12.3% | n/a |
| 1989 | 9.9% | n/a |
| 1990 | 10.8% | n/a |
| 1991 | 10.3% | n/a |
| 1992 | 13.6% | n/a |
| 1993 | 11.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 9.9% | n/a |
| 1995 | 14.7% | n/a |
| 1996 | 15.7% | n/a |
| 1997 | 17.3% | n/a |
| 1998 | 11.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 11.6% | n/a |
| 2000 | 10.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 12.9% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 13.1% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 17.2% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 18.6% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 18.5% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 15.8% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 21.1% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 22.3% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 24.3% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 26.8% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 24.2% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 22.3% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 23.3% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 23.5% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 27.5% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 26.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 28.2% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 29.8% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 28.1% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 28.0% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 TWh | 28.0% | 21.7% | 50.3 GW | 89.9 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 178 TWh | 28.5% | 22.1% | 50.3 GW | 91.8 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 170 TWh | 27.5% | 22.5% | 46.5 GW | 87.3 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 175 TWh | 28.1% | 22.8% | 44.5 GW | 90.0 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 181 TWh | 29.8% | 23.2% | 43.9 GW | 93.3 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 163 TWh | 28.2% | 23.8% | 43.2 GW | 83.7 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 155 TWh | 26.5% | 23.8% | 42.9 GW | 80.0 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 163 TWh | 27.5% | 23.5% | 41.1 GW | 84.1 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 135 TWh | 23.5% | 23.5% | 40.0 GW | 69.6 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 131 TWh | 23.3% | 23.7% | 35.7 GW | 67.2 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for South Korea
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 17.8 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 14.5 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 12.8 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 13.6 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 15.7 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 16.4 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 15.9 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 15.5 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 14.0 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 12.7 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 14.9 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 15.8 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 12.2 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 13.0 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 14.0 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 18.1 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 14.9 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 16.2 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 13.5 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 12.6 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 11.8 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Monthly figures for South Korea can differ slightly from the annual totals.