Methane emissions in Denmark
Denmark: Methane emissions was 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
101st
of 199 countries
All-time high
12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1967
All-time low
2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Denmark, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents for methane emissions in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Denmark peaked at 12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1967 and was at its lowest, 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
Denmark ranks 101st of 199 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.
Methane emissions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 2.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1852 | 2.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1853 | 2.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1854 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1855 | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1856 | 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 2.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1858 | 2.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1859 | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1860 | 2.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1861 | 2.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1862 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 2.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 2.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1865 | 2.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1866 | 2.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1867 | 2.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1868 | 2.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1869 | 2.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1870 | 2.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1871 | 2.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1872 | 2.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1873 | 2.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1874 | 2.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1875 | 2.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1876 | 2.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1877 | 2.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1878 | 3.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1879 | 3.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1880 | 3.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1881 | 3.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1882 | 3.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 3.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1884 | 3.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1885 | 3.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1886 | 3.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1887 | 3.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1888 | 3.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1889 | 3.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1890 | 3.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1891 | 3.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1892 | 3.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1893 | 3.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1894 | 3.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1895 | 3.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1896 | 3.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1897 | 3.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1898 | 3.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1899 | 3.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 3.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1901 | 3.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1902 | 3.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1903 | 3.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1904 | 3.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1905 | 3.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1906 | 3.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1907 | 3.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1908 | 3.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1909 | 3.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1910 | 3.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1911 | 3.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1912 | 4.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1913 | 4.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1914 | 4.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1915 | 4.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1916 | 4.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1917 | 4.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1918 | 4.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1919 | 4.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1920 | 4.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1921 | 4.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1922 | 4.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1923 | 4.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1924 | 4.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1925 | 4.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1926 | 4.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1927 | 4.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1928 | 4.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1929 | 4.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1930 | 4.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1931 | 4.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1932 | 4.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1933 | 5.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1934 | 5.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1935 | 5.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1936 | 5.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1937 | 5.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1938 | 5.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1939 | 5.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1940 | 6.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1941 | 6.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1942 | 6.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1943 | 6.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1944 | 7.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1945 | 7.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1946 | 7.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1947 | 8.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1948 | 8.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1949 | 8.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1950 | 8.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1951 | 9.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1952 | 9.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1953 | 9.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1954 | 10.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 10.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 1956 | 10.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1957 | 11.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1958 | 11.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 11.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 12.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1961 | 12.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 12.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 12.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 12.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 12.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 12.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 12.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 12.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 11.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 11.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 11.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 11.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 11.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 11.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 11.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 12.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 12.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 12.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 12.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 12.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 11.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 11.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 11.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 11.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 10.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 10.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 10.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 10.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 10.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 10.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 10.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 10.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 10.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 10.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 10.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 9.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 9.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 9.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 9.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 9.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 9.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 9.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 9.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 9.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 9.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 9.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 9.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 8.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 9.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 9.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 9.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 9.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 9.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 9.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 10.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 10.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 10.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 10.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 10.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 10.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 10.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 10.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 2.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 3.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 3.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 4.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 7.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 10.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 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 methane emissions in Denmark?
- Methane emissions in Denmark was 10.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 12.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1967.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Denmark rank for methane emissions?
- Denmark ranks 101st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.