Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita was 259 usd in 2021. ▲ Rising
Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark, 2010–2021
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark is 259 usd, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark peaked at 260.46 usd in 2011 and was at its lowest, 150.65 usd, in 2016.
Denmark ranks 23rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 208.13 usd | 150.65 usd | 260.46 usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 251.26 usd | 243.52 usd | 259 usd | 2 |
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 fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita in Denmark was 259 usd in 2021, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 260.46 usd in 2011.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.65 usd in 2016.
- How does Denmark rank for fossil-fuel subsidies per capita?
- Denmark ranks 23rd out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the final consumer, for example by fixing the price at the gas pump so that it is cheaper than the market rate. The data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.