Denmark Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Denmark generated 160 GWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 0.5% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 77th largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.1% of the world's electricity in 2025. 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 160 GWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 0.5% of Denmark's electricity in 2025.
- Denmark was the 77th largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Denmark's coal generation in 2025 was 95% lower than in 2020, when it was 3.06 TWh.
- Denmark's coal generation in 2025 was 98% lower than in 2015, when it was 7.11 TWh.
- Denmark's coal generation peaked at 39.7 TWh in 1996.
- Denmark's coal share in 2025 was below the world share of 33.1%.
- Denmark had 410 MW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in Denmark emitted 0.14 MtCO2 in 2025, 4% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 160 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Denmark's electricity | 0.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 77 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 410 MW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 0.14 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.6 TWh |
| 1991 | 33.4 TWh |
| 1992 | 27.0 TWh |
| 1993 | 29.3 TWh |
| 1994 | 33.3 TWh |
| 1995 | 27.4 TWh |
| 1996 | 39.7 TWh |
| 1997 | 28.8 TWh |
| 1998 | 23.7 TWh |
| 1999 | 20.1 TWh |
| 2000 | 16.7 TWh |
| 2001 | 17.8 TWh |
| 2002 | 18.3 TWh |
| 2003 | 25.3 TWh |
| 2004 | 18.7 TWh |
| 2005 | 15.5 TWh |
| 2006 | 24.6 TWh |
| 2007 | 19.9 TWh |
| 2008 | 17.5 TWh |
| 2009 | 17.7 TWh |
| 2010 | 17.0 TWh |
| 2011 | 14.0 TWh |
| 2012 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2013 | 14.3 TWh |
| 2014 | 11.1 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.11 TWh |
| 2016 | 8.87 TWh |
| 2017 | 6.21 TWh |
| 2018 | 6.57 TWh |
| 2019 | 3.31 TWh |
| 2020 | 3.06 TWh |
| 2021 | 4.37 TWh |
| 2022 | 4.43 TWh |
| 2023 | 2.53 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.75 TWh |
| 2025 | 160 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Denmark | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 90.8% | n/a |
| 1991 | 91.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 88.1% | n/a |
| 1993 | 86.8% | n/a |
| 1994 | 82.4% | n/a |
| 1995 | 74.8% | n/a |
| 1996 | 74.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 65.2% | n/a |
| 1998 | 57.8% | n/a |
| 1999 | 51.9% | n/a |
| 2000 | 46.5% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 47.5% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 46.7% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 55.1% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 46.4% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 42.9% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 54.1% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 50.8% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 47.9% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 48.8% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 43.9% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 39.8% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 34.5% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 41.3% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 34.5% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 24.7% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 29.2% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 20.1% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 21.8% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 10.7% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 13.3% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 12.6% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 5.0% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 0.5% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 GWh | 0.5% | 33.1% | 410 MW | 0.14 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1.75 TWh | 5.0% | 34.2% | 410 MW | 1.60 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 2.53 TWh | 7.5% | 35.2% | 1.56 GW | 2.32 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 4.43 TWh | 12.6% | 35.6% | 1.56 GW | 4.07 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 4.37 TWh | 13.3% | 36.0% | 1.56 GW | 4.01 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 3.06 TWh | 10.7% | 35.4% | 1.56 GW | 2.82 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 3.31 TWh | 11.3% | 36.7% | 1.82 GW | 3.09 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 6.57 TWh | 21.8% | 38.0% | 2.88 GW | 6.16 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 6.21 TWh | 20.1% | 38.0% | 2.88 GW | 5.83 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 8.87 TWh | 29.2% | 37.8% | 2.88 GW | 8.29 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Denmark
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 250 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 330 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 280 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 320 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 380 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 280 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 140 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 210 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 170 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Denmark can differ slightly from the annual totals.