Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark
Denmark: Methane emissions, per square kilometre was 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
29th
of 195 countries
All-time high
315.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 1967
All-time low
222.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 2009
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark is 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark peaked at 315.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1967 and was at its lowest, 222.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, in 2009.
That places Denmark 29th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 312.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 309.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 304.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 305.44 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 313.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 315.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 315.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 308.49 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 304.64 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 292.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 285.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 290.66 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 296.91 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 299.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 296.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 298.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 300.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 303.37 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 304.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 303.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 300.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 294.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 293.7 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 285.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 279.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 272.97 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 266.28 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 258.44 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 256.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 257.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 261.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 261.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 263.67 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 257.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 254.99 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 252.47 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 249.73 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 247.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 241.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 239.97 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 246.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 241.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 240 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 233.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 231.22 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 230.27 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 233.69 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 227.38 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 222.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 230.13 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 226.99 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 225.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 240.8 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 240.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 247.5 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 253.33 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 254.66 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 259.7 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 264.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 265.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 265.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 255.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 258.5 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 92.8 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 2.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 310 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 304.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 315.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 296.77 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 285.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 304.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 281.03 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 256.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 303.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.79 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 241.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 263.67 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 234.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 222.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 246.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 244.28 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 225.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 264.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 260.02 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 265.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 26 Philippines 264.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 27 Cyprus 256.45 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 28 Ireland 255.97 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 30 Dominican Republic 253.67 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 31 Indonesia 217.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 32 Comoros 214.29 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
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 methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark?
- Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Denmark was 255.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 315.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1967.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2009.
- How does Denmark rank for methane emissions, per square kilometre?
- Denmark ranks 29th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.