Denmark vs Sweden: Electricity Compared
Denmark generated 34.5 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Sweden 171 TWh, according to Ember. Denmark's largest source was wind (58.8%); Sweden's was hydro (40.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 100 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 35 gCO2/kWh in Sweden. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 40.0% of Sweden's electricity in 2025, against 0.1% in Denmark.
- Denmark's electricity was 2.8 times as carbon intensive as Sweden's in 2025, at 100 gCO2/kWh against 35 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 94.2% of Denmark's electricity in 2025 and 98.8% of Sweden's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 41.9 TWh in Denmark and 137 TWh in Sweden.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Denmark | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 34.5 TWh | 171 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 41.9 TWh | 137 TWh |
| Demand per person | 6.99 MWh | 12.83 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 100 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 3.44 MtCO2 | 6.03 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 94.2% | 98.8% |
| Largest source | Wind 58.8% | Hydro 40.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Denmark | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 889 gCO2/kWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 895 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 872 gCO2/kWh | 46 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 864 gCO2/kWh | 51 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 851 gCO2/kWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 813 gCO2/kWh | 54 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 817 gCO2/kWh | 79 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 761 gCO2/kWh | 52 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 709 gCO2/kWh | 49 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 673 gCO2/kWh | 50 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 628 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 47 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 619 gCO2/kWh | 56 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 651 gCO2/kWh | 69 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 581 gCO2/kWh | 48 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 553 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 636 gCO2/kWh | 50 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 597 gCO2/kWh | 46 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 577 gCO2/kWh | 48 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 583 gCO2/kWh | 51 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 540 gCO2/kWh | 64 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 487 gCO2/kWh | 52 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 473 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 400 gCO2/kWh | 40 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 314 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 361 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 283 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 297 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 189 gCO2/kWh | 39 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 223 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 153 gCO2/kWh | 38 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 132 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 100 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Denmark | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 6.84 MWh | 16.90 MWh |
| 2001 | 6.90 MWh | 17.35 MWh |
| 2002 | 6.89 MWh | 17.04 MWh |
| 2003 | 6.94 MWh | 16.55 MWh |
| 2004 | 6.91 MWh | 16.62 MWh |
| 2005 | 6.91 MWh | 16.72 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.08 MWh | 16.44 MWh |
| 2007 | 6.99 MWh | 16.41 MWh |
| 2008 | 6.90 MWh | 16.05 MWh |
| 2009 | 6.62 MWh | 15.20 MWh |
| 2010 | 6.78 MWh | 16.05 MWh |
| 2011 | 6.54 MWh | 15.14 MWh |
| 2012 | 6.40 MWh | 15.43 MWh |
| 2013 | 6.36 MWh | 14.90 MWh |
| 2014 | 6.18 MWh | 14.23 MWh |
| 2015 | 6.10 MWh | 14.23 MWh |
| 2016 | 6.19 MWh | 14.53 MWh |
| 2017 | 6.15 MWh | 14.44 MWh |
| 2018 | 6.12 MWh | 14.36 MWh |
| 2019 | 6.05 MWh | 13.84 MWh |
| 2020 | 6.08 MWh | 13.40 MWh |
| 2021 | 6.45 MWh | 14.04 MWh |
| 2022 | 6.19 MWh | 13.33 MWh |
| 2023 | 6.22 MWh | 13.04 MWh |
| 2024 | 6.52 MWh | 13.08 MWh |
| 2025 | 6.99 MWh | 12.83 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.