What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark was 21.48 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Denmark?

The highest recorded value was 52.79 million tonnes in 1972.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Denmark?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1843.

How does Denmark rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Denmark ranks 57th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 21.48 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

21.48 million tonnes

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

57th

of 215 countries

All-time high

52.79 million tonnes

in 1972

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1843

Years of data

182

1843–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark, 1843–2024

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

Analysis

Denmark recorded 21.48 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark peaked at 52.79 million tonnes in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1843.

Denmark ranks 57th of 215 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	7
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	10,247 tonnes	0 tonnes	102,474 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1950s	8.45 million tonnes	4.96 million tonnes	12.57 million tonnes	10
1960s	28.82 million tonnes	14.16 million tonnes	46.55 million tonnes	10
1970s	47.67 million tonnes	43.65 million tonnes	52.79 million tonnes	10
1980s	29.06 million tonnes	23.40 million tonnes	37.19 million tonnes	10
1990s	25.44 million tonnes	23.19 million tonnes	28.36 million tonnes	10
2000s	24.27 million tonnes	22.30 million tonnes	25.61 million tonnes	10
2010s	20.03 million tonnes	19.08 million tonnes	21.95 million tonnes	10
2020s	19.98 million tonnes	18.58 million tonnes	21.48 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Denmark

54 Switzerland 24.39 million tonnes compare
55 Syria 23.58 million tonnes compare
56 Cuba 22.02 million tonnes compare
58 Norway 20.84 million tonnes compare
59 Israel 20.25 million tonnes compare
60 Qatar 19.36 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Denmark was 21.48 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 52.79 million tonnes in 1972.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1843.
How does Denmark rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Denmark ranks 57th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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