Total ghg emissions in Denmark
Denmark: Total ghg emissions was 45.94 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.94 million
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
98th
of 199 countries
All-time high
91.19 million
in 1996
All-time low
8.76 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions in Denmark, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 45.94 million for total ghg emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions in Denmark peaked at 91.19 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 8.76 million, in 1850.
That places Denmark 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total ghg emissions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8.76 million | — |
| 1851 | 8.95 million | +2.2% |
| 1852 | 9.21 million | +2.9% |
| 1853 | 9.43 million | +2.3% |
| 1854 | 9.78 million | +3.7% |
| 1855 | 9.80 million | +0.2% |
| 1856 | 10.18 million | +3.9% |
| 1857 | 10.30 million | +1.2% |
| 1858 | 10.14 million | -1.5% |
| 1859 | 10.51 million | +3.6% |
| 1860 | 10.75 million | +2.3% |
| 1861 | 10.47 million | -2.6% |
| 1862 | 10.92 million | +4.3% |
| 1863 | 11.03 million | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 10.84 million | -1.8% |
| 1865 | 11.08 million | +2.3% |
| 1866 | 11.08 million | -0.1% |
| 1867 | 11.35 million | +2.5% |
| 1868 | 11.40 million | +0.5% |
| 1869 | 11.18 million | -1.9% |
| 1870 | 11.50 million | +2.8% |
| 1871 | 11.64 million | +1.2% |
| 1872 | 11.67 million | +0.3% |
| 1873 | 11.79 million | +1.0% |
| 1874 | 12.05 million | +2.2% |
| 1875 | 12.24 million | +1.6% |
| 1876 | 12.40 million | +1.3% |
| 1877 | 12.44 million | +0.3% |
| 1878 | 12.27 million | -1.3% |
| 1879 | 12.63 million | +2.9% |
| 1880 | 13.32 million | +5.5% |
| 1881 | 12.81 million | -3.8% |
| 1882 | 13.62 million | +6.3% |
| 1883 | 13.93 million | +2.3% |
| 1884 | 13.79 million | -1.0% |
| 1885 | 13.73 million | -0.5% |
| 1886 | 13.71 million | -0.1% |
| 1887 | 14.06 million | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 14.23 million | +1.2% |
| 1889 | 14.31 million | +0.5% |
| 1890 | 14.51 million | +1.4% |
| 1891 | 15.09 million | +4.0% |
| 1892 | 15.41 million | +2.1% |
| 1893 | 15.53 million | +0.7% |
| 1894 | 16.24 million | +4.6% |
| 1895 | 16.48 million | +1.5% |
| 1896 | 17.44 million | +5.9% |
| 1897 | 17.90 million | +2.6% |
| 1898 | 18.02 million | +0.7% |
| 1899 | 18.77 million | +4.2% |
| 1900 | 19.51 million | +4.0% |
| 1901 | 19.32 million | -1.0% |
| 1902 | 19.67 million | +1.8% |
| 1903 | 19.99 million | +1.6% |
| 1904 | 20.63 million | +3.2% |
| 1905 | 20.67 million | +0.2% |
| 1906 | 21.19 million | +2.5% |
| 1907 | 20.58 million | -2.9% |
| 1908 | 22.01 million | +7.0% |
| 1909 | 22.64 million | +2.8% |
| 1910 | 22.85 million | +0.9% |
| 1911 | 24.39 million | +6.7% |
| 1912 | 25.17 million | +3.2% |
| 1913 | 26.65 million | +5.9% |
| 1914 | 27.05 million | +1.5% |
| 1915 | 27.82 million | +2.9% |
| 1916 | 27.42 million | -1.4% |
| 1917 | 24.98 million | -8.9% |
| 1918 | 26.80 million | +7.3% |
| 1919 | 26.32 million | -1.8% |
| 1920 | 24.30 million | -7.7% |
| 1921 | 24.78 million | +2.0% |
| 1922 | 26.57 million | +7.2% |
| 1923 | 27.52 million | +3.6% |
| 1924 | 28.99 million | +5.3% |
| 1925 | 28.47 million | -1.8% |
| 1926 | 27.59 million | -3.1% |
| 1927 | 29.81 million | +8.1% |
| 1928 | 29.95 million | +0.5% |
| 1929 | 32.57 million | +8.7% |
| 1930 | 30.74 million | -5.6% |
| 1931 | 30.63 million | -0.3% |
| 1932 | 30.83 million | +0.7% |
| 1933 | 30.78 million | -0.2% |
| 1934 | 31.91 million | +3.7% |
| 1935 | 31.81 million | -0.3% |
| 1936 | 32.44 million | +2.0% |
| 1937 | 32.98 million | +1.7% |
| 1938 | 32.58 million | -1.2% |
| 1939 | 34.20 million | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 31.90 million | -6.7% |
| 1941 | 34.28 million | +7.5% |
| 1942 | 33.12 million | -3.4% |
| 1943 | 38.45 million | +16.1% |
| 1944 | 37.93 million | -1.3% |
| 1945 | 31.62 million | -16.6% |
| 1946 | 34.98 million | +10.6% |
| 1947 | 40.38 million | +15.4% |
| 1948 | 36.20 million | -10.4% |
| 1949 | 36.43 million | +0.6% |
| 1950 | 41.98 million | +15.2% |
| 1951 | 42.53 million | +1.3% |
| 1952 | 44.20 million | +3.9% |
| 1953 | 44.89 million | +1.6% |
| 1954 | 46.94 million | +4.6% |
| 1955 | 49.30 million | +5.0% |
| 1956 | 48.65 million | -1.3% |
| 1957 | 47.67 million | -2.0% |
| 1958 | 49.37 million | +3.6% |
| 1959 | 50.06 million | +1.4% |
| 1960 | 58.69 million | +17.2% |
| 1961 | 56.71 million | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 60.05 million | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 63.02 million | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 65.43 million | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 66.82 million | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 72.74 million | +8.9% |
| 1967 | 71.98 million | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 75.66 million | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 81.71 million | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 83.59 million | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 78.73 million | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 81.85 million | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 81.15 million | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 77.97 million | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 77.82 million | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 80.60 million | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 83.88 million | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 82.97 million | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 84.28 million | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 82.52 million | -2.1% |
| 1981 | 71.95 million | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 74.38 million | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 73.01 million | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 70.39 million | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 78.86 million | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 77.74 million | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 76.12 million | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 72.17 million | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 67.36 million | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 71.03 million | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 81.49 million | +14.7% |
| 1992 | 75.89 million | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 75.50 million | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 80.58 million | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 77.51 million | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 91.19 million | +17.6% |
| 1997 | 81.37 million | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 75.60 million | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 73.03 million | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 70.20 million | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 71.21 million | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 70.15 million | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 75.57 million | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 72.29 million | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 68.15 million | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 74.53 million | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 71.75 million | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 67.89 million | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 64.79 million | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 68.92 million | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 60.46 million | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 56.42 million | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 60.04 million | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 54.20 million | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 52.98 million | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 55.01 million | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 53.51 million | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 52.83 million | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 49.10 million | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 46.46 million | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 48.12 million | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 46.79 million | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 46.64 million | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 45.94 million | -1.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 45.94 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.51 million, 97% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 45.94 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 50.85 million, 90% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 9.71 million | 8.76 million | 10.51 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 11.01 million | 10.47 million | 11.40 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 12.06 million | 11.50 million | 12.63 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 13.75 million | 12.81 million | 14.31 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 16.54 million | 14.51 million | 18.77 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 20.62 million | 19.32 million | 22.64 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 25.94 million | 22.85 million | 27.82 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 28.05 million | 24.30 million | 32.57 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 31.89 million | 30.63 million | 34.20 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 35.53 million | 31.62 million | 40.38 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 46.56 million | 41.98 million | 50.06 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 67.28 million | 56.71 million | 81.71 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 81.28 million | 77.82 million | 84.28 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 74.45 million | 67.36 million | 82.52 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.32 million | 71.03 million | 91.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.65 million | 64.79 million | 75.57 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.35 million | 49.10 million | 68.92 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.79 million | 45.94 million | 48.12 million | 5 |
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 total ghg emissions in Denmark?
- Total ghg emissions in Denmark was 45.94 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 91.19 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.76 million in 1850.
- How does Denmark rank for total ghg emissions?
- Denmark ranks 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Total ghg emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 175 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).