Share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark
Denmark: Share of electricity generation from wind was 57.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark stood at 57.7%.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark peaked at 58.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1985.
Denmark ranks 1st of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 3.8% | 2.0% | 7.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.2% | 11.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.4% | 20.2% | 55.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.5% | 48.8% | 58.2% | 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 share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Denmark was 57.7% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 58.2% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1985.
- How does Denmark rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Denmark ranks 1st out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. 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 Share of electricity generation from wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.