What is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark?

Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark was 5,114 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 production per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 20,136 kilowatt-hours per person in 2005.

What is the lowest fossil fuel production per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1900.

How does Denmark rank for fossil fuel production per person, by fuel?

Denmark ranks 29th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.

Is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. 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 production per person, by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark

Name: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Denmark: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel was 5,114 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

5,114 kilowatt-hours per person

Change on year

up 82.4%

World rank

29th

of 218 countries

All-time high

20,136 kilowatt-hours per person

in 2005

All-time low

0 kilowatt-hours per person

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark, 1900–2025

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 5,114 kilowatt-hours per person for fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 82.4% on the previous year and down 39.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark peaked at 20,136 kilowatt-hours per person in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1900.

Denmark ranks 29th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1910s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1920s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1930s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1940s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1950s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1960s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1970s	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1980s	2,277 kilowatt-hours per person	0 kilowatt-hours per person	6,240 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1990s	11,024 kilowatt-hours per person	6,361 kilowatt-hours per person	15,504 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2000s	17,472 kilowatt-hours per person	15,385 kilowatt-hours per person	20,136 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2010s	9,409 kilowatt-hours per person	5,508 kilowatt-hours per person	15,386 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2020s	2,926 kilowatt-hours per person	2,272 kilowatt-hours per person	5,114 kilowatt-hours per person	6

Countries ranked near Denmark

26 Argentina 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person compare
27 Bolivia 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person compare
28 New Zealand 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person compare
30 Romania 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person compare
31 Peru 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person compare
32 United Kingdom 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person compare

See the full ranking of 219 places →

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 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)
Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.5% (2023)

All data for Denmark →

Frequently asked questions

What is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark?: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in Denmark was 5,114 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 production per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 20,136 kilowatt-hours per person in 2005.
What is the lowest fossil fuel production per person, by fuel recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1900.
How does Denmark rank for fossil fuel production per person, by fuel?: Denmark ranks 29th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
Is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. 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 production per person, by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel
Unit: kilowatt-hours per person
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 219 places, 14,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.