Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark
Denmark: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 63,156 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
63,156
Change on year
down 44.7%
World rank
153rd
of 248 countries
All-time high
280,593
in 2018
All-time low
21,620
in 2010
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 63,156 for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.7% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark peaked at 280,593 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21,620, in 2010.
Denmark ranks 153rd of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 243,824 | — |
| 2004 | 223,922 | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 138,775 | -38.0% |
| 2006 | 152,530 | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 61,764 | -59.5% |
| 2008 | 48,217 | -21.9% |
| 2009 | 45,519 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 21,620 | -52.5% |
| 2011 | 36,842 | +70.4% |
| 2012 | 86,789 | +135.6% |
| 2013 | 70,803 | -18.4% |
| 2014 | 38,485 | -45.6% |
| 2015 | 41,235 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 59,625 | +44.6% |
| 2017 | 81,714 | +37.0% |
| 2018 | 280,593 | +243.4% |
| 2019 | 33,010 | -88.2% |
| 2020 | 23,432 | -29.0% |
| 2021 | 77,586 | +231.1% |
| 2022 | 113,445 | +46.2% |
| 2023 | 61,570 | -45.7% |
| 2024 | 31,484 | -48.9% |
| 2025 | 114,305 | +263.1% |
| 2026 | 63,156 | -44.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 63,156 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 1.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 63,156 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 51% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130,650 | 45,519 | 243,824 | 7 |
| 2010s | 75,072 | 21,620 | 280,593 | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,283 | 23,432 | 114,305 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More climate change data for Denmark
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 184.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,374 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,827 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,546 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 233.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,637 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,616 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 20.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.1 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Denmark was 63,156 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 280,593 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,620 in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Denmark ranks 153rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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