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Denmark vs Germany: Electricity Compared

Denmark generated 35.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Germany 497 TWh, according to Ember. Wind was the largest source in both, at 56.9% in Denmark and 26.6% in Germany. Each kWh generated emitted 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Germany is the bigger electricity producer, generating 14.0 times as much as Denmark in 2025 (497 TWh against 35.6 TWh). Denmark has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 120 gCO2/kWh against 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Wind supplied 56.9% of Denmark's electricity in 2025, against 26.6% in Germany.
  • Germany's electricity was 2.8 times as carbon intensive as Denmark's in 2025, at 334 gCO2/kWh against 120 gCO2/kWh.
  • Electricity demand rose 21% in Denmark between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Germany.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 91.2% of Denmark's electricity in 2025 and 58.5% of Germany's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 43.0 TWh in Denmark and 517 TWh in Germany.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Denmark Germany
Total generation35.6 TWh497 TWh
Electricity demand43.0 TWh517 TWh
Demand per person6.99 MWh6.19 MWh
Carbon intensity120 gCO2/kWh334 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions4.26 MtCO2166 MtCO2
Low carbon share91.2%58.5%
Largest sourceWind 56.9%Wind 26.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Denmark Germany
Wind 56.9% 26.6%
Bioenergy 21.4% 10.1%
Coal 2.5% 21.0%
Solar 12.8% 18.1%
Gas 1.5% 16.8%
Other fossil 4.9% 3.8%
Hydro 0.0% 3.7%
Other renewables 0.0% 0.1%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Denmark and Germany, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Denmark and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany. 0 250 500 750 1,000 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Denmark and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Denmark and Germany, 1985 to 2025
YearDenmarkGermany
1985n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1990889 gCO2/kWh622 gCO2/kWh
1991895 gCO2/kWh628 gCO2/kWh
1992872 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
1993864 gCO2/kWh608 gCO2/kWh
1994851 gCO2/kWh604 gCO2/kWh
1995813 gCO2/kWh596 gCO2/kWh
1996817 gCO2/kWh591 gCO2/kWh
1997761 gCO2/kWh575 gCO2/kWh
1998709 gCO2/kWh587 gCO2/kWh
1999673 gCO2/kWh566 gCO2/kWh
2000628 gCO2/kWh573 gCO2/kWh
2001631 gCO2/kWh565 gCO2/kWh
2002619 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
2003651 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
2004581 gCO2/kWh555 gCO2/kWh
2005553 gCO2/kWh546 gCO2/kWh
2006636 gCO2/kWh536 gCO2/kWh
2007597 gCO2/kWh552 gCO2/kWh
2008577 gCO2/kWh525 gCO2/kWh
2009583 gCO2/kWh522 gCO2/kWh
2010540 gCO2/kWh517 gCO2/kWh
2011487 gCO2/kWh530 gCO2/kWh
2012431 gCO2/kWh534 gCO2/kWh
2013473 gCO2/kWh538 gCO2/kWh
2014400 gCO2/kWh522 gCO2/kWh
2015314 gCO2/kWh504 gCO2/kWh
2016361 gCO2/kWh498 gCO2/kWh
2017283 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
2018297 gCO2/kWh455 gCO2/kWh
2019204 gCO2/kWh392 gCO2/kWh
2020189 gCO2/kWh356 gCO2/kWh
2021223 gCO2/kWh395 gCO2/kWh
2022204 gCO2/kWh420 gCO2/kWh
2023153 gCO2/kWh364 gCO2/kWh
2024132 gCO2/kWh340 gCO2/kWh
2025120 gCO2/kWh334 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Germany, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.99 MWh in Denmark and 6.19 MWh in Germany. 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.99 MWh in Denmark and 6.19 MWh in Germany.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Germany, 1985 to 2025
YearDenmarkGermany
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20006.84 MWh6.99 MWh
20016.90 MWh7.11 MWh
20026.89 MWh7.24 MWh
20036.94 MWh7.29 MWh
20046.91 MWh7.39 MWh
20056.91 MWh7.42 MWh
20067.08 MWh7.51 MWh
20076.99 MWh7.56 MWh
20086.90 MWh7.55 MWh
20096.62 MWh7.11 MWh
20106.78 MWh7.54 MWh
20116.54 MWh7.44 MWh
20126.40 MWh7.41 MWh
20136.36 MWh7.37 MWh
20146.18 MWh7.19 MWh
20156.10 MWh7.20 MWh
20166.19 MWh7.14 MWh
20176.15 MWh7.12 MWh
20186.12 MWh7.00 MWh
20196.05 MWh6.79 MWh
20206.08 MWh6.55 MWh
20216.45 MWh6.69 MWh
20226.19 MWh6.42 MWh
20236.22 MWh6.10 MWh
20246.52 MWh6.18 MWh
20256.99 MWh6.19 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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  title = {{Denmark vs Germany: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/denmark-vs-germany/}
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