Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark
Denmark: Fossil fuel energy consumption was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark is 0.0%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark peaked at 98.5% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.
That places Denmark 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 92.9% | 89.6% | 98.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.9% | 78.9% | 89.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.8% | 0.0% | 78.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Denmark
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.1% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.3% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 14.5% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 6,165 kWh per capita (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark?
- Fossil fuel energy consumption in Denmark was 0.0% in 2024, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest fossil fuel energy consumption recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 98.5% in 1996.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel energy consumption recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
- How does Denmark rank for fossil fuel energy consumption?
- Denmark ranks 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel energy consumption rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as part of Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.