Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Denmark
Denmark: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 5,776 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Denmark, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Denmark is 5,776, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Denmark peaked at 37,420 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4,509, in 2020.
Denmark ranks 90th of 224 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.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,886 | — |
| 2001 | 31,276 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 31,862 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 37,420 | +17.4% |
| 2004 | 30,252 | -19.2% |
| 2005 | 25,618 | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 35,586 | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 28,216 | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 25,665 | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 25,528 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 25,686 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 20,270 | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 15,134 | -25.3% |
| 2013 | 18,060 | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 13,476 | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 9,252 | -31.3% |
| 2016 | 11,444 | +23.7% |
| 2017 | 8,502 | -25.7% |
| 2018 | 8,906 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 5,655 | -36.5% |
| 2020 | 4,509 | -20.3% |
| 2021 | 6,158 | +36.6% |
| 2022 | 5,776 | -6.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 5,776 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,156, 1.1× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 5,776 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,106, 52% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,131 | 25,528 | 37,420 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,638 | 5,655 | 25,686 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,481 | 4,509 | 6,158 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More energy & mining data for Denmark
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -6.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Denmark?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Denmark was 5,776 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 37,420 in 2003.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,509 in 2020.
- How does Denmark rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Denmark ranks 90th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.