Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark
Denmark: Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar was 18.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark, 1997–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark stood at 18.9%.
That represents a change of up 486.3% on the previous year and up 1,188.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark peaked at 586.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
That places Denmark 45th out of 76 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 81.2% | 25.2% | 120.1% | 3 |
| 2000s | 16.3% | 0.0% | 43.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.3% | 1.0% | 586.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.9% | 3.2% | 82.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More energy & mining data for Denmark
- Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2025)
- Gas production 30.7 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 5,114 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 30.7 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 5,114 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar in Denmark was 18.9% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy from solar recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 586.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy from solar recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Denmark rank for annual percentage change in primary energy from solar?
- Denmark ranks 45th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy from solar rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,188.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.