Share of primary energy from solar in Denmark

Denmark: Share of primary energy from solar was 3.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.1%
Change on year
up 26.8%
World rank
15th
of 79 countries
All-time high
3.1%
in 2025
All-time low
0.0%
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of primary energy from solar in Denmark, 1965–2025

0123196519952025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of primary energy from solar in Denmark is 3.1%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.

The figure is up 26.8% on the previous year and up 805.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of primary energy from solar in Denmark peaked at 3.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.

That places Denmark 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 0.3% 0.0% 0.6% 10
2020s 1.9% 0.8% 3.1% 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 12 Austria 3.4% compare
  2. 13 Switzerland 3.3% compare
  3. 14 Germany 3.3% compare
  4. 16 Lithuania 3.1% compare
  5. 17 Italy 3.0% compare
  6. 18 Sri Lanka 3.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of primary energy from solar in Denmark?
Share of primary energy from solar in Denmark was 3.1% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of primary energy from solar recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 3.1% in 2025.
What is the lowest share of primary energy from solar recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
How does Denmark rank for share of primary energy from solar?
Denmark ranks 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of primary energy from solar rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 805.9%. 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); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of primary energy from solar
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
82 places, 4,680 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed

Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.