Denmark vs Iceland: Main indicators - share of renewable energy
Denmark
48.2
in 2025
Iceland
79.33
in 2024
Denmark rank
5th
Iceland rank
2nd
Main indicators - share of renewable energy over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 79.33 against 48.2 in Denmark, a difference of 31.13.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.6 times Denmark's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 2nd of 36 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.23 | 65.04 | 47.81 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 29.6 | 74.09 | 44.5 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 40.95 | 80.17 | 39.22 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher main indicators - share of renewable energy, Denmark or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 79.33 against 48.2 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in main indicators - share of renewable energy between Denmark and Iceland?
- 31.13, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for main indicators - share of renewable energy?
- Denmark ranks 5th and Iceland ranks 2nd of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Main indicators - share of renewable energy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.