CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark
Denmark: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 28.37 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
28.37 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
80th
of 215 countries
All-time high
74.90 million tonnes
in 1996
All-time low
311,440 tonnes
in 1851
Years of data
175
1850–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark, 1850–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark stood at 28.37 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark peaked at 74.90 million tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 311,440 tonnes, in 1851.
Denmark ranks 80th 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.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 340,752 tonnes | — |
| 1851 | 311,440 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1852 | 333,424 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1853 | 359,072 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1854 | 458,000 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1855 | 454,336 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1856 | 648,528 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1857 | 663,184 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1858 | 490,976 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1859 | 626,544 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1860 | 542,272 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1861 | 784,096 tonnes | +44.6% |
| 1862 | 677,840 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1863 | 754,784 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1864 | 648,528 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1865 | 1.01 million tonnes | +56.5% |
| 1866 | 937,984 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1867 | 916,000 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1868 | 1.08 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1869 | 945,312 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1870 | 1.14 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1871 | 1.19 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1872 | 1.14 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1873 | 1.15 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1874 | 1.24 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1875 | 1.46 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1876 | 1.54 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1877 | 1.52 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1878 | 1.45 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1879 | 1.63 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1880 | 1.86 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1881 | 1.97 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1882 | 2.11 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1883 | 2.43 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1884 | 2.42 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1885 | 2.54 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1886 | 2.43 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1887 | 2.49 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 2.80 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1889 | 2.99 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1890 | 2.87 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1891 | 3.09 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1892 | 3.17 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1893 | 3.00 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1894 | 3.40 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1895 | 3.52 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1896 | 4.31 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 1897 | 4.62 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1898 | 4.80 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1899 | 5.25 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1900 | 5.15 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1901 | 5.36 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1902 | 5.50 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1903 | 5.73 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1904 | 6.18 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1905 | 6.01 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1906 | 6.54 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1907 | 5.83 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1908 | 7.24 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1909 | 8.01 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1910 | 7.35 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1911 | 7.83 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1912 | 9.28 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1913 | 9.53 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1914 | 9.76 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1915 | 10.45 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1916 | 10.22 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1917 | 7.43 million tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1918 | 8.68 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1919 | 8.24 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1920 | 7.19 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1921 | 6.79 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1922 | 9.65 million tonnes | +42.1% |
| 1923 | 10.53 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1924 | 12.34 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1925 | 10.72 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1926 | 10.47 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1927 | 13.33 million tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1928 | 12.56 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1929 | 15.13 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1930 | 13.81 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1931 | 14.32 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1932 | 13.43 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1933 | 13.37 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1934 | 14.64 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1935 | 15.25 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1936 | 15.78 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1937 | 16.29 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1938 | 14.63 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1939 | 16.30 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1940 | 14.82 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1941 | 17.40 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1942 | 16.47 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1943 | 20.62 million tonnes | +25.2% |
| 1944 | 20.28 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1945 | 14.04 million tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1946 | 17.64 million tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1947 | 21.45 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1948 | 17.07 million tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1949 | 16.88 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1950 | 22.01 million tonnes | +30.4% |
| 1951 | 21.93 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1952 | 22.91 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1953 | 23.16 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1954 | 25.59 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1955 | 27.08 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1956 | 26.38 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1957 | 24.91 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1958 | 26.80 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1959 | 26.04 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1960 | 29.76 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1961 | 31.71 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1962 | 36.90 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1963 | 40.68 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 43.16 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 44.30 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 50.09 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1967 | 49.03 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 53.28 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 59.35 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1970 | 62.04 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 57.00 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 59.58 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 59.20 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 55.01 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 55.71 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 60.06 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 61.77 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 61.03 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 62.91 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 60.29 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 51.72 million tonnes | -14.2% |
| 1982 | 53.62 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 50.10 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 50.78 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 59.98 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1986 | 58.80 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 58.25 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 55.01 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 48.69 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1990 | 53.48 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1991 | 64.10 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 58.33 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 60.57 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 64.67 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 61.65 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 74.90 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 65.44 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1998 | 61.24 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 58.65 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 54.31 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 55.90 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 55.55 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 60.65 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 55.10 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 51.53 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 59.50 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 54.71 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 51.26 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 48.85 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 49.19 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 44.24 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 39.86 million tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 41.76 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 37.57 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 35.11 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 36.92 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 34.66 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 34.61 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 30.95 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 28.30 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 29.60 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 29.09 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 28.83 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 28.37 million tonnes | -1.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 28.37 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 92% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 28.37 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.69 million tonnes, 87% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.80 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 | 10.87 million tonnes | 6.79 million tonnes | 15.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 14.78 million tonnes | 13.37 million tonnes | 16.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 17.67 million tonnes | 14.04 million tonnes | 21.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 24.68 million tonnes | 21.93 million tonnes | 27.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 43.83 million tonnes | 29.76 million tonnes | 59.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 59.43 million tonnes | 55.01 million tonnes | 62.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.72 million tonnes | 48.69 million tonnes | 60.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.30 million tonnes | 53.48 million tonnes | 74.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.74 million tonnes | 48.85 million tonnes | 60.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.49 million tonnes | 30.95 million tonnes | 49.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.84 million tonnes | 28.30 million tonnes | 29.60 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Denmark was 28.37 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 74.90 million tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 311,440 tonnes in 1851.
- How does Denmark rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Denmark ranks 80th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. 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 from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.