Denmark vs Germany: Fossil fuel energy consumption

Denmark
0.0%
in 2024
Germany
0.0%
in 2024
Denmark rank
2nd
Germany rank
2nd

Fossil fuel energy consumption over time

  • Denmark
  • Germany
020406080100199020072024

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 0.0% against 0.0% in Germany, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 2nd of 175 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 92.9% 85.7% 7.2% Denmark
2000s 84.9% 81.7% 3.2% Denmark
2010s 42.8% 47.8% 5.0% Germany
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fossil fuel energy consumption, Denmark or Germany?
Denmark, at 0.0% against 0.0% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in fossil fuel energy consumption between Denmark and Germany?
0.0%, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for fossil fuel energy consumption?
Denmark ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 2nd of 175 countries.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total)
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
222 places, 7,646 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.