Share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark
Denmark: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 71.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark stood at 71.0%. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 26.8% on the previous year and up 2,987.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark peaked at 71.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2011.
That places Denmark 2nd out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 43.7% | 16.0% | 71.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in Denmark was 71.0% 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 71.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2011.
- How does Denmark rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- Denmark ranks 2nd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,987.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.