Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark
Denmark: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector was 36,636 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
36,636 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
20th
of 39 countries
All-time high
97,635 Thousand tonnes
in 1996
All-time low
36,636 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark is 36,636 Thousand tonnes, measured in 2024. 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, greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark peaked at 97,635 Thousand tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 36,636 Thousand tonnes, in 2024.
Denmark ranks 20th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 78,489 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 88,550 Thousand tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 83,460 Thousand tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 84,529 Thousand tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 87,942 Thousand tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 85,240 Thousand tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 97,635 Thousand tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 88,504 Thousand tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 84,485 Thousand tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 82,067 Thousand tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 77,576 Thousand tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 78,613 Thousand tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 79,144 Thousand tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 83,915 Thousand tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 77,767 Thousand tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 73,252 Thousand tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 81,339 Thousand tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 76,776 Thousand tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 71,654 Thousand tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 68,224 Thousand tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 67,367 Thousand tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 61,396 Thousand tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 56,242 Thousand tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 57,586 Thousand tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 53,722 Thousand tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 50,083 Thousand tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 53,025 Thousand tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 50,518 Thousand tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 52,202 Thousand tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 47,208 Thousand tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 44,335 Thousand tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 44,277 Thousand tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 41,824 Thousand tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 38,329 Thousand tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 36,636 Thousand tonnes | -4.4% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 36,636 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47,319 Thousand tonnes, 77% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 36,636 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,309 Thousand tonnes, 83% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86,090 Thousand tonnes | 78,489 Thousand tonnes | 97,635 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 76,826 Thousand tonnes | 68,224 Thousand tonnes | 83,915 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,935 Thousand tonnes | 47,208 Thousand tonnes | 67,367 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,080 Thousand tonnes | 36,636 Thousand tonnes | 44,335 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
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More environment data for Denmark
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector in Denmark was 36,636 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by source sector recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 97,635 Thousand tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by source sector recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,636 Thousand tonnes in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by source sector 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 Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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