Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark
Denmark: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 2.94 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.94 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 22.4%
World rank
108th
of 208 countries
All-time high
51.3 terawatt-hours
in 1996
All-time low
2.94 terawatt-hours
in 2025
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark stood at 2.94 terawatt-hours. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark peaked at 51.3 terawatt-hours in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2.94 terawatt-hours, in 2025.
That places Denmark 108th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.11 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 35.39 terawatt-hours | +40.9% |
| 1992 | 29.24 terawatt-hours | -17.4% |
| 1993 | 32.17 terawatt-hours | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 38.64 terawatt-hours | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 34.72 terawatt-hours | -10.1% |
| 1996 | 51.3 terawatt-hours | +47.8% |
| 1997 | 41.21 terawatt-hours | -19.7% |
| 1998 | 36.99 terawatt-hours | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 34.34 terawatt-hours | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 30.28 terawatt-hours | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 31.69 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 32.31 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 37.9 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 2004 | 30.71 terawatt-hours | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 26.28 terawatt-hours | -14.4% |
| 2006 | 36.25 terawatt-hours | +37.9% |
| 2007 | 28.84 terawatt-hours | -20.4% |
| 2008 | 26.38 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 26.18 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 26.32 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 20.94 terawatt-hours | -20.4% |
| 2012 | 15.73 terawatt-hours | -24.9% |
| 2013 | 18.65 terawatt-hours | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 14.05 terawatt-hours | -24.7% |
| 2015 | 9.85 terawatt-hours | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 12.01 terawatt-hours | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 9.1 terawatt-hours | -24.2% |
| 2018 | 9.46 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 6.3 terawatt-hours | -33.4% |
| 2020 | 5.13 terawatt-hours | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 6.82 terawatt-hours | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 6.73 terawatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 4.61 terawatt-hours | -31.5% |
| 2024 | 3.79 terawatt-hours | -17.8% |
| 2025 | 2.94 terawatt-hours | -22.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2.94 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 68% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2.94 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 36% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.91 terawatt-hours | 25.11 terawatt-hours | 51.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.68 terawatt-hours | 26.18 terawatt-hours | 37.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.24 terawatt-hours | 6.3 terawatt-hours | 26.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 terawatt-hours | 2.94 terawatt-hours | 6.82 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark was 2.94 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 51.3 terawatt-hours in 1996.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.94 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- How does Denmark rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Denmark ranks 108th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.