Share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea
South Korea: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 11.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea, 2010–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 11.0% for share of new cars sold that are electric in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 48.6% on the previous year and up 4,900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea peaked at 11.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
South Korea ranks 38th of 58 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +360.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +78.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +91.7% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +139.1% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +190.9% |
| 2018 | 3.9% | +306.2% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 6.3% | +152.0% |
| 2022 | 9.6% | +52.4% |
| 2023 | 8.9% | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 7.4% | -16.9% |
| 2025 | 11.0% | +48.6% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 11.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.0%, 65% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 11.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13.5%, 81% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 2.5% | 11.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in South Korea was 11.0% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does South Korea rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- South Korea ranks 38th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of new cars sold that are electric. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.