Energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark
Denmark: Energy imports and exports energy use was 43.79 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
43.79
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
54th
of 142 countries
All-time high
49.82
in 1990
All-time low
-55.22
in 2005
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark stood at 43.79.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 228.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark peaked at 49.82 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -55.22, in 2005.
Denmark ranks 54th of 142 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.
Energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.82 | — |
| 1991 | 42.75 | -14.2% |
| 1992 | 40.19 | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 30.1 | -25.1% |
| 1994 | 30.25 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 37.48 | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 24.27 | -35.2% |
| 1997 | 17.4 | -28.3% |
| 1998 | 6.17 | -64.5% |
| 1999 | -18.76 | -404.1% |
| 2000 | -40.05 | +113.5% |
| 2001 | -31.52 | -21.3% |
| 2002 | -45.96 | +45.8% |
| 2003 | -34.24 | -25.5% |
| 2004 | -51.12 | +49.3% |
| 2005 | -55.22 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | -38.96 | -29.4% |
| 2007 | -26.75 | -31.3% |
| 2008 | -23.27 | -13.0% |
| 2009 | -20.24 | -13.0% |
| 2010 | -17.63 | -12.9% |
| 2011 | -6.93 | -60.7% |
| 2012 | -3.47 | -49.9% |
| 2013 | 13.33 | -483.9% |
| 2014 | 13.46 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 14.42 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 14.97 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 12.47 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 25.16 | +101.8% |
| 2019 | 43.77 | +73.9% |
| 2020 | 48.33 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 34.83 | -27.9% |
| 2022 | 47.4 | +36.1% |
| 2023 | 43.79 | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.97 | -18.76 | 49.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | -36.73 | -55.22 | -20.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.96 | -17.63 | 43.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.59 | 34.83 | 48.33 | 4 |
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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark?
- Energy imports and exports energy use in Denmark was 43.79 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy imports and exports energy use recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 49.82 in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy imports and exports energy use recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.22 in 2005.
- How does Denmark rank for energy imports and exports energy use?
- Denmark ranks 54th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports and exports energy use rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy imports and exports energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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