Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark
Denmark: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type was 3.59 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.59 tonnes per person
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
43rd
of 213 countries
All-time high
10.58 tonnes per person
in 1972
All-time low
0 tonnes per person
in 1843
Years of data
182
1843–2024
Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark, 1843–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.
Analysis
In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark stood at 3.59 tonnes per person.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark peaked at 10.58 tonnes per person in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1843.
That places Denmark 43rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1843 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1844 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1845 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1846 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1847 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1848 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1849 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1850 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1851 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1852 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1853 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1854 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1855 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1856 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1857 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1858 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1863 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1864 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1865 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1866 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1867 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1892 | 0.0437 tonnes per person | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes per person | -100.0% |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes per person | — |
| 1950 | 1.16 tonnes per person | — |
| 1951 | 1.33 tonnes per person | +14.2% |
| 1952 | 1.37 tonnes per person | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 1.45 tonnes per person | +5.8% |
| 1954 | 1.59 tonnes per person | +9.7% |
| 1955 | 1.97 tonnes per person | +24.1% |
| 1956 | 2.33 tonnes per person | +18.4% |
| 1957 | 2.41 tonnes per person | +3.1% |
| 1958 | 2.67 tonnes per person | +10.8% |
| 1959 | 2.76 tonnes per person | +3.6% |
| 1960 | 3.09 tonnes per person | +11.9% |
| 1961 | 3.57 tonnes per person | +15.4% |
| 1962 | 4.35 tonnes per person | +21.7% |
| 1963 | 5.08 tonnes per person | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 5.78 tonnes per person | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 6.22 tonnes per person | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 7.29 tonnes per person | +17.3% |
| 1967 | 7.32 tonnes per person | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 8.18 tonnes per person | +11.9% |
| 1969 | 9.52 tonnes per person | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 10.43 tonnes per person | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 10.06 tonnes per person | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 10.58 tonnes per person | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 9.69 tonnes per person | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 9.03 tonnes per person | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 8.63 tonnes per person | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 9.17 tonnes per person | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 9.15 tonnes per person | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 9.12 tonnes per person | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 8.82 tonnes per person | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 7.26 tonnes per person | -17.7% |
| 1981 | 6.37 tonnes per person | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 5.95 tonnes per person | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 5.69 tonnes per person | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 5.51 tonnes per person | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 5.78 tonnes per person | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 5.54 tonnes per person | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 5.25 tonnes per person | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 4.84 tonnes per person | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 4.56 tonnes per person | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 4.51 tonnes per person | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 4.71 tonnes per person | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 4.57 tonnes per person | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 4.63 tonnes per person | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 4.83 tonnes per person | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 4.97 tonnes per person | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 5.39 tonnes per person | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 5.14 tonnes per person | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 4.98 tonnes per person | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 4.93 tonnes per person | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 4.75 tonnes per person | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 4.78 tonnes per person | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 4.71 tonnes per person | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 4.53 tonnes per person | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 4.45 tonnes per person | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 4.41 tonnes per person | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 4.46 tonnes per person | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 4.43 tonnes per person | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 4.24 tonnes per person | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 4.04 tonnes per person | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 3.96 tonnes per person | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 3.75 tonnes per person | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 3.57 tonnes per person | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 3.49 tonnes per person | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 3.38 tonnes per person | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 3.43 tonnes per person | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 3.45 tonnes per person | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 3.45 tonnes per person | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 3.45 tonnes per person | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.39 tonnes per person | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3.19 tonnes per person | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 3.21 tonnes per person | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 3.37 tonnes per person | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 3.55 tonnes per person | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 3.59 tonnes per person | +1.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.59 tonnes per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.3 tonnes per person, 1.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.59 tonnes per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.34 tonnes per person, 1.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | -100.0% | 0.0437 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 7 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.0044 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0.0437 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 0 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.9 tonnes per person | 1.16 tonnes per person | 2.76 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.04 tonnes per person | 3.09 tonnes per person | 9.52 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.47 tonnes per person | 8.63 tonnes per person | 10.58 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.67 tonnes per person | 4.56 tonnes per person | 7.26 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.87 tonnes per person | 4.51 tonnes per person | 5.39 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.48 tonnes per person | 4.04 tonnes per person | 4.78 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 tonnes per person | 3.38 tonnes per person | 3.96 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 tonnes per person | 3.19 tonnes per person | 3.59 tonnes per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 40 Marshall Islands 4.11 tonnes per person compare
- 41 Norway 3.74 tonnes per person compare
- 42 New Zealand 3.62 tonnes per person compare
- 44 Belgium 3.57 tonnes per person compare
- 45 Ireland 3.55 tonnes per person compare
- 46 South Korea 3.41 tonnes per person 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 per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark?
- Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Denmark was 3.59 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10.58 tonnes per person in 1972.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1843.
- How does Denmark rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?
- Denmark ranks 43rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes per person.