Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark

Denmark: Fossil fuel energy consumption was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0%
World rank
2nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
98.5%
in 1996
All-time low
0.0%
in 2016
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 89.6 % of total1991: 94.1 % of total1992: 90.7 % of total1993: 91.7 % of total1994: 94.6 % of total1995: 92.3 % of total1996: 98.5 % of total1997: 94.3 % of total1998: 92.6 % of total1999: 90.9 % of total2000: 88.2 % of total2001: 88.2 % of total2002: 88 % of total2003: 89.6 % of total2004: 85.4 % of total2005: 82.3 % of total2006: 86.6 % of total2007: 81.9 % of total2008: 80.1 % of total2009: 78.9 % of total2010: 78.6 % of total2011: 75.1 % of total2012: 71.3 % of total2013: 71.4 % of total2014: 67.5 % of total2015: 64.2 % of total2016: 0 % of total2017: 0 % of total2018: 0 % of total2019: 0 % of total2020: 0 % of total2021: 0 % of total2022: 0 % of total2023: 0 % of total2024: 0 % of total

Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of total.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark is 0.0%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark peaked at 98.5% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.

That places Denmark 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total) in Denmark, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of total Change
1990 89.6%
1991 94.1% +5.0%
1992 90.7% -3.6%
1993 91.7% +1.1%
1994 94.6% +3.2%
1995 92.3% -2.4%
1996 98.5% +6.7%
1997 94.3% -4.2%
1998 92.6% -1.8%
1999 90.9% -1.9%
2000 88.2% -2.9%
2001 88.2% -0.0%
2002 88.0% -0.3%
2003 89.6% +1.9%
2004 85.4% -4.7%
2005 82.3% -3.7%
2006 86.6% +5.3%
2007 81.9% -5.4%
2008 80.1% -2.2%
2009 78.9% -1.5%
2010 78.6% -0.4%
2011 75.1% -4.4%
2012 71.3% -5.0%
2013 71.4% +0.1%
2014 67.5% -5.5%
2015 64.2% -4.9%
2016 0.0% -100.0%
2017 0.0%
2018 0.0%
2019 0.0%
2020 0.0%
2021 0.0%
2022 0.0%
2023 0.0%
2024 0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 92.9% 89.6% 98.5% 10
2000s 84.9% 78.9% 89.6% 10
2010s 42.8% 0.0% 78.6% 10
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark?
Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark was 0.0% in 2024, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
What is the highest fossil fuel energy consumption recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 98.5% in 1996.
What is the lowest fossil fuel energy consumption recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
How does Denmark rank for fossil fuel energy consumption?
Denmark ranks 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is fossil fuel energy consumption rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. 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 Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total)
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
222 places, 7,646 data points, 1960–2024
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Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.