Energy imports, net in Denmark
Denmark: Energy imports, net was 43.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports, net in Denmark, 1990–2023
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
In 2023, energy imports, net in Denmark stood at 43.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.6% on the previous year and up 228.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports, net in Denmark peaked at 49.8% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -55.2%, 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, net in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49.8% | — |
| 1991 | 42.8% | -14.2% |
| 1992 | 40.2% | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 30.1% | -25.1% |
| 1994 | 30.2% | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 37.5% | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 24.3% | -35.2% |
| 1997 | 17.4% | -28.3% |
| 1998 | 6.2% | -64.5% |
| 1999 | -18.8% | -404.1% |
| 2000 | -40.1% | +113.5% |
| 2001 | -31.5% | -21.3% |
| 2002 | -46.0% | +45.8% |
| 2003 | -34.2% | -25.5% |
| 2004 | -51.1% | +49.3% |
| 2005 | -55.2% | +8.0% |
| 2006 | -39.0% | -29.4% |
| 2007 | -26.8% | -31.3% |
| 2008 | -23.3% | -13.0% |
| 2009 | -20.2% | -13.0% |
| 2010 | -17.6% | -12.9% |
| 2011 | -6.9% | -60.7% |
| 2012 | -3.5% | -49.9% |
| 2013 | 13.3% | -483.9% |
| 2014 | 13.5% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 14.4% | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 15.0% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 12.5% | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 25.2% | +101.8% |
| 2019 | 43.8% | +73.9% |
| 2020 | 48.3% | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 34.8% | -27.9% |
| 2022 | 47.4% | +36.1% |
| 2023 | 43.8% | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.0% | -18.8% | 49.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | -36.7% | -55.2% | -20.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.0% | -17.6% | 43.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.6% | 34.8% | 48.3% | 4 |
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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 energy imports, net in Denmark?
- Energy imports, net in Denmark was 43.8% in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 49.8% in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -55.2% in 2005.
- How does Denmark rank for energy imports, net?
- Denmark ranks 54th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports, net 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 IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as part of Energy imports, net (% of energy use). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net energy imports are estimated as gross imports less gross exports, both measured in tons of oil equivalents (toe). A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.