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Denmark Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Denmark generated 34.5 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Wind was the largest source at 58.8%, followed by bioenergy (22.1%) and solar (13.2%). Demand was 41.9 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 100 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Denmark generated 34.5 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Wind supplied 58.8% of Denmark's electricity in 2025.
  • Bioenergy supplied 22.1% of Denmark's electricity in 2025.
  • Solar supplied 13.2% of Denmark's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 94.2% of Denmark's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Denmark's electricity was 100 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Denmark's carbon intensity in 2025 was 89% lower than in 1990, when it was 889 gCO2/kWh.
  • Denmark had the 54th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation34.5 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand41.9 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person6.99 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports7.41 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity100 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions3.44 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)54 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Wind 20.3 TWh 58.8%
Bioenergy 7.61 TWh 22.1%
Solar 4.56 TWh 13.2%
Other fossil 1.74 TWh 5.0%
Coal 160 GWh 0.5%
Gas 110 GWh 0.3%
Hydro 20.0 GWh 0.1%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025
Denmark electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025 Denmark's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were wind at 20.3 TWh, bioenergy at 7.61 TWh, solar at 4.56 TWh, other fossil at 1.74 TWh, coal at 160 GWh. 0 10 20 30 40 19901995200020052010201520202025
Denmark's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were wind at 20.3 TWh, bioenergy at 7.61 TWh, solar at 4.56 TWh, other fossil at 1.74 TWh, coal at 160 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
Denmark electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025
YearWindBioenergySolarOther fossilCoal
1990610 GWh190 GWh0 TWh860 GWh23.6 TWh
1991740 GWh290 GWh0 TWh1.12 TWh33.4 TWh
1992920 GWh410 GWh0 TWh1.20 TWh27.0 TWh
19931.03 TWh550 GWh0 TWh1.25 TWh29.3 TWh
19941.14 TWh570 GWh0 TWh3.07 TWh33.3 TWh
19951.18 TWh650 GWh0 TWh3.73 TWh27.4 TWh
19961.23 TWh830 GWh0 TWh5.95 TWh39.7 TWh
19971.93 TWh980 GWh0 TWh5.67 TWh28.8 TWh
19982.82 TWh1.08 TWh0 TWh5.21 TWh23.7 TWh
19993.03 TWh1.32 TWh0 TWh5.20 TWh20.1 TWh
20004.24 TWh1.30 TWh0 TWh4.84 TWh16.7 TWh
20014.31 TWh1.51 TWh0 TWh4.60 TWh17.8 TWh
20024.88 TWh1.88 TWh0 TWh4.46 TWh18.3 TWh
20035.56 TWh2.49 TWh0 TWh2.83 TWh25.3 TWh
20046.59 TWh2.91 TWh0 TWh2.10 TWh18.7 TWh
20056.61 TWh3.17 TWh0 TWh2.04 TWh15.5 TWh
20066.10 TWh3.07 TWh0 TWh2.28 TWh24.6 TWh
20077.17 TWh3.10 TWh0 TWh1.91 TWh19.9 TWh
20086.93 TWh3.14 TWh0 TWh1.84 TWh17.5 TWh
20096.73 TWh3.32 TWh0 TWh1.82 TWh17.7 TWh
20107.81 TWh4.59 TWh10.0 GWh1.40 TWh17.0 TWh
20119.77 TWh4.37 TWh10.0 GWh1.12 TWh14.0 TWh
201210.3 TWh4.45 TWh100 GWh1.00 TWh10.5 TWh
201311.1 TWh4.31 TWh520 GWh940 GWh14.3 TWh
201413.1 TWh4.29 TWh600 GWh890 GWh11.1 TWh
201514.1 TWh4.18 TWh600 GWh920 GWh7.11 TWh
201612.8 TWh4.85 TWh740 GWh880 GWh8.87 TWh
201714.8 TWh6.25 TWh750 GWh870 GWh6.21 TWh
201813.9 TWh5.89 TWh950 GWh820 GWh6.57 TWh
201916.2 TWh5.94 TWh960 GWh890 GWh3.31 TWh
202016.3 TWh5.92 TWh1.18 TWh890 GWh3.06 TWh
202116.1 TWh8.72 TWh1.31 TWh910 GWh4.37 TWh
202219.0 TWh7.02 TWh2.38 TWh1.28 TWh4.43 TWh
202319.4 TWh6.21 TWh3.66 TWh1.08 TWh2.53 TWh
202420.6 TWh7.06 TWh3.78 TWh1.13 TWh1.75 TWh
202520.3 TWh7.61 TWh4.56 TWh1.74 TWh160 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 34.5 TWh 41.9 TWh 100 gCO2/kWh
2024 35.2 TWh 38.9 TWh 132 gCO2/kWh
2023 33.9 TWh 37.0 TWh 153 gCO2/kWh
2022 35.2 TWh 36.5 TWh 204 gCO2/kWh
2021 32.9 TWh 37.8 TWh 223 gCO2/kWh
2020 28.6 TWh 35.5 TWh 189 gCO2/kWh
2019 29.4 TWh 35.2 TWh 204 gCO2/kWh
2018 30.2 TWh 35.4 TWh 297 gCO2/kWh
2017 30.9 TWh 35.5 TWh 283 gCO2/kWh
2016 30.4 TWh 35.5 TWh 361 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Denmark, 1990 to 2025

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

Month by Month

Ember monthly statistics through August 2026
Denmark monthly electricity demand and generation, September 2024 to August 2026 Denmark's electricity demand in August 2026 was 3.21 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 2.93 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 105 gCO2/kWh. 0 1 3 4 5 2024-092025-032025-092026-03
Denmark's electricity demand in August 2026 was 3.21 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 2.93 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 105 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
Denmark monthly electricity demand and generation, September 2024 to August 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-092.86 TWh2.15 TWh
2024-103.20 TWh2.86 TWh
2024-113.40 TWh2.90 TWh
2024-123.64 TWh3.42 TWh
2025-013.81 TWh3.39 TWh
2025-023.43 TWh2.84 TWh
2025-033.55 TWh3.14 TWh
2025-043.12 TWh2.20 TWh
2025-053.28 TWh2.56 TWh
2025-063.05 TWh2.58 TWh
2025-073.02 TWh2.19 TWh
2025-083.28 TWh2.37 TWh
2025-093.36 TWh2.74 TWh
2025-103.68 TWh3.15 TWh
2025-113.76 TWh3.23 TWh
2025-123.87 TWh3.38 TWh
2026-014.37 TWh4.08 TWh
2026-023.98 TWh3.50 TWh
2026-033.93 TWh3.27 TWh
2026-043.56 TWh2.92 TWh
2026-053.31 TWh2.61 TWh
2026-063.26 TWh2.37 TWh
2026-073.18 TWh3.03 TWh
2026-083.21 TWh2.93 TWh

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.

Denmark Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Denmark?

Wind was the largest source of electricity in Denmark in 2025, supplying 58.8% of generation, followed by bioenergy (22.1%) and solar (13.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Denmark use?

Denmark used 41.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 6.99 MWh per person.

How clean is Denmark's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Denmark emitted 100 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 94.2% of generation. That is 78% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Denmark import electricity?

Yes. Denmark imported 7.41 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.