Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark
Denmark: Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions was 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
20th
of 39 countries
All-time high
97.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 1996
All-time low
36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Analysis
In 2024, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark stood at 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark peaked at 97.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1996 and was at its lowest, 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, in 2024.
That places Denmark 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 78.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 88.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +12.7% |
| 1992 | 83.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 84.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 87.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 85.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 97.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +14.6% |
| 1997 | 88.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 84.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 82.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 77.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 78.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 79.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 83.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 77.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 73.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 81.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 76.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 71.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 68.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 67.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 61.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 56.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 57.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 53.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 50.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 53 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 50.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 52.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 47.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 41.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 38.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 77% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 83% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86.08 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 78.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 97.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.83 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 68.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 83.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.93 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 47.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 67.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.06 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 17 Finland 49.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 18 Hungary 47.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 19 Switzerland 41.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 21 Bulgaria 35.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 22 Norway 29.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 23 Slovakia 28.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 23 Slovakia 28.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
More environment data for Denmark
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.696 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.29 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0189 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark?
- Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Denmark was 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 97.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1996.
- What is the lowest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for domestic net greenhouse gas emissions?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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