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Power sector CO2 emissions in Denmark

Denmark: 28.4 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), −1.6% on 2023.

  • 28.4 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • −1.6% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

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All power sector CO2 emissions statistics

Fossil CO2 emissions in Denmark

Fig 1 · D35 · Denmark Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Denmark, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 28.3 million tonnes to 74.9 million tonnes. Latest value 28.4 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 80 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 28.4
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 28.3 million tonnes to 74.9 million tonnes. Latest value 28.4 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 80 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 28.4
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 28.3 million tonnes to 74.9 million tonnes. Latest value 28.4 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 80 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 28.4
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 53.5 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 64.1 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 58.3 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 60.6 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 64.7 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 61.7 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 74.9 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 65.4 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 61.2 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 58.7 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 54.3 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 55.9 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 55.6 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 60.6 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 55.1 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 51.5 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 59.5 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 54.7 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 51.3 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 48.9 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 49.2 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 44.2 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 39.9 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 41.8 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 37.6 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 35.1 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 36.9 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 34.7 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 34.6 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 31 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 28.3 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 29.6 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 29.1 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 28.8 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 28.4 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 28.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 28.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 29.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 29.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 28.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 31 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 34.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 34.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 36.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 35.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 37.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 41.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 39.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 44.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 49.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 48.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 51.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 54.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 59.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 51.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 55.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 60.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 55.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 55.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 54.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 58.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 61.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 65.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 74.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 61.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 64.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 60.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 58.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 64.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 53.5 million tonnes GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Denmark?

Denmark: 28.4 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, −1.6% on 2023.

Where does the Denmark data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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