Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark
Denmark: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 4,601 Megawatt in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4,601 Megawatt
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 51 countries
All-time high
8,911 Megawatt
in 1993
All-time low
4,475 Megawatt
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark is 4,601 Megawatt, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark peaked at 8,911 Megawatt in 1993 and was at its lowest, 4,475 Megawatt, in 2020.
Denmark ranks 12th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Megawatt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,285 Megawatt | — |
| 1991 | 8,545 Megawatt | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 8,825 Megawatt | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 8,911 Megawatt | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 8,693 Megawatt | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 8,669 Megawatt | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 8,158 Megawatt | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 8,354 Megawatt | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 8,334 Megawatt | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 7,959 Megawatt | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 7,727 Megawatt | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 7,197 Megawatt | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 6,917 Megawatt | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 6,917 Megawatt | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6,917 Megawatt | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6,917 Megawatt | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6,823 Megawatt | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 6,717 Megawatt | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 6,608 Megawatt | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 6,646 Megawatt | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 6,370 Megawatt | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 6,370 Megawatt | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,255 Megawatt | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 5,163 Megawatt | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 4,878 Megawatt | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 4,872 Megawatt | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 4,854 Megawatt | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 4,626 Megawatt | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 4,584 Megawatt | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,745 Megawatt | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 4,475 Megawatt | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 4,475 Megawatt | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4,561 Megawatt | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 4,601 Megawatt | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 4,601 Megawatt | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 4,601 Megawatt is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,171 Megawatt, 3.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 4,601 Megawatt is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,317 Megawatt, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,473 Megawatt | 7,959 Megawatt | 8,911 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,939 Megawatt | 6,608 Megawatt | 7,727 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,272 Megawatt | 4,584 Megawatt | 6,370 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,543 Megawatt | 4,475 Megawatt | 4,601 Megawatt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Denmark was 4,601 Megawatt in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 8,911 Megawatt in 1993.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,475 Megawatt in 2020.
- How does Denmark rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Denmark ranks 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology and operator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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