Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark
Denmark: Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 489.8 kilowatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark is 489.8 kilowatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of down 22.8% on the previous year and down 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark peaked at 9,747 kilowatt-hours in 1996 and was at its lowest, 489.8 kilowatt-hours, in 2025.
That places Denmark 129th out of 208 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.
Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,884 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 6,866 kilowatt-hours | +40.6% |
| 1992 | 5,654 kilowatt-hours | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 6,200 kilowatt-hours | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 7,422 kilowatt-hours | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 6,634 kilowatt-hours | -10.6% |
| 1996 | 9,747 kilowatt-hours | +46.9% |
| 1997 | 7,797 kilowatt-hours | -20.0% |
| 1998 | 6,974 kilowatt-hours | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 6,453 kilowatt-hours | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 5,671 kilowatt-hours | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 5,914 kilowatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 6,010 kilowatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 7,031 kilowatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 5,682 kilowatt-hours | -19.2% |
| 2005 | 4,849 kilowatt-hours | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 6,667 kilowatt-hours | +37.5% |
| 2007 | 5,280 kilowatt-hours | -20.8% |
| 2008 | 4,802 kilowatt-hours | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 4,740 kilowatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 4,744 kilowatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,759 kilowatt-hours | -20.8% |
| 2012 | 2,813 kilowatt-hours | -25.2% |
| 2013 | 3,321 kilowatt-hours | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 2,489 kilowatt-hours | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 1,733 kilowatt-hours | -30.4% |
| 2016 | 2,097 kilowatt-hours | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 1,578 kilowatt-hours | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 1,633 kilowatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 1,083 kilowatt-hours | -33.6% |
| 2020 | 879.7 kilowatt-hours | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 1,164 kilowatt-hours | +32.4% |
| 2022 | 1,140 kilowatt-hours | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 775.03 kilowatt-hours | -32.0% |
| 2024 | 634.05 kilowatt-hours | -18.2% |
| 2025 | 489.8 kilowatt-hours | -22.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 489.8 kilowatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,115 kilowatt-hours, 16% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 489.8 kilowatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,525 kilowatt-hours, 32% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,863 kilowatt-hours | 4,884 kilowatt-hours | 9,747 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,665 kilowatt-hours | 4,740 kilowatt-hours | 7,031 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,525 kilowatt-hours | 1,083 kilowatt-hours | 4,744 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 847.19 kilowatt-hours | 489.8 kilowatt-hours | 1,164 kilowatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More energy & mining data for Denmark
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -6.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark?
- Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Denmark was 489.8 kilowatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9,747 kilowatt-hours in 1996.
- What is the lowest per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 489.8 kilowatt-hours in 2025.
- How does Denmark rank for per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Denmark ranks 129th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in kilowatt-hours per person.