Energy imports dependency in Denmark
Denmark: Energy imports dependency was 38.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38.2%
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
45.5%
in 1990
All-time low
-50.6%
in 2005
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Energy imports dependency in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2024, energy imports dependency in Denmark stood at 38.2%.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 212.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports dependency in Denmark peaked at 45.5% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -50.6%, in 2005.
Denmark ranks 27th of 40 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.7% | -16.9% | 45.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | -33.6% | -50.6% | -18.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.8% | -16.2% | 38.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.6% | 32.2% | 44.9% | 5 |
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 energy imports dependency in Denmark?
- Energy imports dependency in Denmark was 38.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest energy imports dependency recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 45.5% in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy imports dependency recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.6% in 2005.
- How does Denmark rank for energy imports dependency?
- Denmark ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is energy imports dependency rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Energy imports dependency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 35 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat).