Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark
Denmark: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.0% in 2024. β¬ Flat
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark, 1965β2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark is 0.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark peaked at 0.0% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Denmark 32nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
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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 direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Denmark was 0.0% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Denmark rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Denmark ranks 32nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.