Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark

Denmark: Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid was 2.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.5%
Change on year
down 40.1%
World rank
38th
of 54 countries
All-time high
21.5%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark, 2011–2025

051015202011201820252011: 0.001 %2012: 0.007 %2013: 0.005 %2014: 0.048 %2015: 0.205 %2016: 0.259 %2017: 0.28 %2018: 1.4 %2019: 1.7 %2020: 9 %2021: 21.5 %2022: 17.3 %2023: 9.8 %2024: 4.1 %2025: 2.5 %

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 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark stood at 2.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.1% on the previous year and up 1,110.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark peaked at 21.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.

Denmark ranks 38th of 54 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.4% 0.0% 1.7% 9
2020s 10.7% 2.5% 21.5% 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 35 Slovenia 3.4% compare
  2. 36 United Arab Emirates 3.2% compare
  3. 37 Thailand 3.0% compare
  4. 39 United States 2.2% compare
  5. 40 Norway 1.6% compare
  6. 41 Chile 1.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark?
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid in Denmark was 2.5% 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 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 21.5% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
How does Denmark rank for share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid?
Denmark ranks 38th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,110.5%. 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 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of new cars sold that are battery-electric and plug-in hybrid
Unit
%
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
54 places, 637 data points, 2010–2025
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Plug-in hybrids cars can run using an electric motor and rechargeable battery, or an internal combustion engine. Their battery is usually smaller than a fully battery-electric.