Denmark vs Finland: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector

Denmark
36,636 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Finland
49,052 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Denmark rank
17th
Finland rank
14th

Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector over time

  • Denmark
  • Finland
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How they compare

Finland currently reports 49,052 Thousand tonnes against 36,636 Thousand tonnes in Denmark, a difference of 12,416 Thousand tonnes.

That makes Finland's figure about 1.3 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 17th and Finland ranks 14th of 28 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Finland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Finland Difference Ahead
1990s 86,090 Thousand tonnes 39,868 Thousand tonnes 46,222 Thousand tonnes Denmark
2000s 76,826 Thousand tonnes 42,837 Thousand tonnes 33,989 Thousand tonnes Denmark
2010s 54,935 Thousand tonnes 41,234 Thousand tonnes 13,701 Thousand tonnes Denmark
2020s 41,080 Thousand tonnes 50,300 Thousand tonnes 9,220 Thousand tonnes Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by source sector, Denmark or Finland?
Finland, at 49,052 Thousand tonnes against 36,636 Thousand tonnes in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by source sector between Denmark and Finland?
12,416 Thousand tonnes, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector?
Denmark ranks 17th and Finland ranks 14th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector
Unit
Thousand tonnes
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 1,120 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed