What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark was 1.80 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 35.14 million tonnes in 1996.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 135,568 tonnes in 1843.

How does Denmark rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Denmark ranks 81st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is down 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Denmark data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Denmark

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Denmark
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Denmark: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 1.80 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.80 million tonnes

Change on year

down 31.5%

World rank

81st

of 179 countries

All-time high

35.14 million tonnes

in 1996

All-time low

135,568 tonnes

in 1843

Years of data

182

1843–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Denmark, 1843–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark is 1.80 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 31.5% on the previous year and down 82.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark peaked at 35.14 million tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 135,568 tonnes, in 1843.

That places Denmark 81st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1840s	211,989 tonnes	135,568 tonnes	311,440 tonnes	7
1850s	468,626 tonnes	311,440 tonnes	663,184 tonnes	10
1860s	830,629 tonnes	542,272 tonnes	1.08 million tonnes	10
1870s	1.35 million tonnes	1.14 million tonnes	1.63 million tonnes	10
1880s	2.40 million tonnes	1.86 million tonnes	2.99 million tonnes	10
1890s	3.79 million tonnes	2.87 million tonnes	5.25 million tonnes	10
1900s	6.15 million tonnes	5.15 million tonnes	8.01 million tonnes	10
1910s	8.88 million tonnes	7.35 million tonnes	10.45 million tonnes	10
1920s	10.79 million tonnes	6.79 million tonnes	14.73 million tonnes	10
1930s	14.46 million tonnes	13.10 million tonnes	15.96 million tonnes	10
1940s	17.40 million tonnes	13.93 million tonnes	21.14 million tonnes	10
1950s	15.66 million tonnes	12.79 million tonnes	17.99 million tonnes	10
1960s	14.05 million tonnes	11.51 million tonnes	16.13 million tonnes	10
1970s	10.37 million tonnes	5.33 million tonnes	16.29 million tonnes	10
1980s	23.25 million tonnes	18.09 million tonnes	28.01 million tonnes	10
1990s	27.05 million tonnes	18.67 million tonnes	35.14 million tonnes	10
2000s	17.56 million tonnes	14.60 million tonnes	22.57 million tonnes	10
2010s	9.31 million tonnes	3.59 million tonnes	15.35 million tonnes	10
2020s	3.19 million tonnes	1.80 million tonnes	4.21 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Denmark

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See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Denmark

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.5% (2025)
Population, total 6.01 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
Urban population 5.34 million (2025)
Urban population 88.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.20 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Denmark →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Denmark was 1.80 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 35.14 million tonnes in 1996.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 135,568 tonnes in 1843.
How does Denmark rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Denmark ranks 81st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is down 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.