CO₂ emissions from transport in Denmark
Denmark: CO₂ emissions from transport was 11.09 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
11.09 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
62nd
of 191 countries
All-time high
14.02 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
10.19 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Denmark, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Denmark stood at 11.09 million tonnes.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Denmark peaked at 14.02 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 10.19 million tonnes, in 1990.
Denmark ranks 62nd of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.19 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 10.75 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 10.81 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 10.97 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 11.39 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 11.60 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 11.72 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 11.90 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 11.93 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 11.96 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 11.93 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 12.03 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 12.18 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 12.66 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 12.95 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 13.17 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 13.46 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 14.02 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 13.87 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 13.14 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 12.99 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 12.64 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 11.59 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 11.38 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 11.47 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 12.00 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 12.16 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 12.14 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 12.31 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 12.04 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 11.05 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 11.25 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 11.14 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 11.09 million tonnes | -0.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 11.09 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 91% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 11.09 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.32 million tonnes | 10.19 million tonnes | 11.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.94 million tonnes | 11.93 million tonnes | 14.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.07 million tonnes | 11.38 million tonnes | 12.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.13 million tonnes | 11.05 million tonnes | 11.25 million tonnes | 4 |
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 co₂ emissions from transport in Denmark?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Denmark was 11.09 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 14.02 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.19 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Denmark rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Denmark ranks 62nd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.