Fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in Denmark
Denmark: Fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel was 2,651 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in Denmark, 1980–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 2,651 kilowatt-hours per person for fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in Denmark peaked at 10,093 kilowatt-hours per person in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1980.
That places Denmark 76th out of 218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,433 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,847 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,851 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,094 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,714 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,465 kilowatt-hours per person | 8,297 kilowatt-hours per person | 10,093 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,470 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,984 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,344 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,137 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,614 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,064 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 73 China 3,121 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 74 Peru 2,960 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 75 Jamaica 2,845 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 77 Dominican Republic 2,488 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 78 Macao 2,376 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 79 Congo 2,357 kilowatt-hours per person compare
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 fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in Denmark?
- Fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel in Denmark was 2,651 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10,093 kilowatt-hours per person in 2003.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1980.
- How does Denmark rank for fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel?
- Denmark ranks 76th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. 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) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption per person, by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.