Adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea
South Korea: Adjusted savings: energy depletion was 451.44 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea, 1971–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea stood at 451.44 million current US$.
The figure is up 163.0% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea peaked at 692.53 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 189,490 current US$, in 1971.
That places South Korea 68th out of 207 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.30 million current US$ | 189,490 current US$ | 30.42 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 40.35 million current US$ | 950,298 current US$ | 94.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.52 million current US$ | 217,599 current US$ | 24.71 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 148.67 million current US$ | 45.16 million current US$ | 356.07 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 430.21 million current US$ | 206.69 million current US$ | 692.53 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 311.55 million current US$ | 171.67 million current US$ | 451.44 million current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for South Korea
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 27.4% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.94 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 37,470 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,422 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.93 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.87 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 185.85 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea?
- Adjusted savings: energy depletion in South Korea was 451.44 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 692.53 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 189,490 current US$ in 1971.
- How does South Korea rank for adjusted savings: energy depletion?
- South Korea ranks 68th out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: energy depletion rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of energy resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers coal, crude oil, and natural gas. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.