Oil production in Denmark
Denmark: Oil production was 41.05 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Denmark, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 41.05 terawatt-hours for oil production in 2025.
That represents a change of up 19.4% on the previous year and down 54.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Denmark peaked at 221.64 terawatt-hours in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
Denmark ranks 46th of 219 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.27 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.89 terawatt-hours | 3.41 terawatt-hours | 63.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.67 terawatt-hours | 68.58 terawatt-hours | 169.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 194.49 terawatt-hours | 150.06 terawatt-hours | 221.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.26 terawatt-hours | 58.35 terawatt-hours | 141.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.51 terawatt-hours | 33.98 terawatt-hours | 41.05 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 oil production in Denmark?
- Oil production in Denmark was 41.05 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 221.64 terawatt-hours in 2004.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Denmark rank for oil production?
- Denmark ranks 46th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.1%. 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); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.