Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark
Denmark: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 19,084 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark, 1978–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark is 19,084 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark peaked at 20,553 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3 terawatt-hours, in 1978.
Denmark ranks 18th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 3 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1979 | 6 terawatt-hours | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 10.5 terawatt-hours | +75.0% |
| 1981 | 10.5 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 18.5 terawatt-hours | +76.2% |
| 1983 | 27.1 terawatt-hours | +46.5% |
| 1984 | 33.2 terawatt-hours | +22.5% |
| 1985 | 51.4 terawatt-hours | +54.8% |
| 1986 | 125.6 terawatt-hours | +144.4% |
| 1987 | 173.8 terawatt-hours | +38.4% |
| 1988 | 291.7 terawatt-hours | +67.8% |
| 1989 | 428.4 terawatt-hours | +46.9% |
| 1990 | 610.3 terawatt-hours | +42.5% |
| 1991 | 740.1 terawatt-hours | +21.3% |
| 1992 | 915.4 terawatt-hours | +23.7% |
| 1993 | 1,034 terawatt-hours | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 1,137 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 1,177 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1,227 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 1,934 terawatt-hours | +57.6% |
| 1998 | 2,820 terawatt-hours | +45.8% |
| 1999 | 3,029 terawatt-hours | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 4,241 terawatt-hours | +40.0% |
| 2001 | 4,306 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 4,877 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 5,561 terawatt-hours | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 6,583 terawatt-hours | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 6,614 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 6,108 terawatt-hours | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 7,171 terawatt-hours | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 6,928 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 6,720 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 7,809 terawatt-hours | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 9,774 terawatt-hours | +25.2% |
| 2012 | 10,270 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 11,123 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 13,078 terawatt-hours | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 14,133 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 12,782 terawatt-hours | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 14,780 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 13,902 terawatt-hours | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 16,150 terawatt-hours | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 16,330 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 16,054 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 19,048 terawatt-hours | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 19,434 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 20,553 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 19,084 terawatt-hours | -7.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 19,084 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,888 terawatt-hours, 4.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 19,084 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,182 terawatt-hours, 4.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +144.4% | 51.4 terawatt-hours | 125.6 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 terawatt-hours | 3 terawatt-hours | 6 terawatt-hours | 2 |
| 1980s | 117.07 terawatt-hours | 10.5 terawatt-hours | 428.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,462 terawatt-hours | 610.3 terawatt-hours | 3,029 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,911 terawatt-hours | 4,241 terawatt-hours | 7,171 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,380 terawatt-hours | 7,809 terawatt-hours | 16,150 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,417 terawatt-hours | 16,054 terawatt-hours | 20,553 terawatt-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 wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Denmark was 19,084 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 20,553 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 terawatt-hours in 1978.
- How does Denmark rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- Denmark ranks 18th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.