Denmark vs Serbia: Electricity Compared
Denmark generated 34.5 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Serbia 36.7 TWh, according to Ember. Denmark's largest source was wind (58.8%); Serbia's was coal (65.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 100 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Coal supplied 65.0% of Serbia's electricity in 2025, against 0.5% in Denmark.
- Serbia's electricity was 7.0 times as carbon intensive as Denmark's in 2025, at 696 gCO2/kWh against 100 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 94.2% of Denmark's electricity in 2025 and 27.8% of Serbia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 41.9 TWh in Denmark and 38.0 TWh in Serbia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Denmark | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 34.5 TWh | 36.7 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 41.9 TWh | 38.0 TWh |
| Demand per person | 6.99 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 100 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 3.44 MtCO2 | 25.5 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 94.2% | 27.8% |
| Largest source | Wind 58.8% | Coal 65.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Denmark | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 889 gCO2/kWh | 787 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 895 gCO2/kWh | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 872 gCO2/kWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 864 gCO2/kWh | 738 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 851 gCO2/kWh | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 813 gCO2/kWh | 701 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 817 gCO2/kWh | 649 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 761 gCO2/kWh | 704 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 709 gCO2/kWh | 713 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 673 gCO2/kWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 628 gCO2/kWh | 700 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 619 gCO2/kWh | 708 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 651 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 581 gCO2/kWh | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 553 gCO2/kWh | 687 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 636 gCO2/kWh | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 597 gCO2/kWh | 742 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 577 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 583 gCO2/kWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 540 gCO2/kWh | 693 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 487 gCO2/kWh | 780 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 473 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 400 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 314 gCO2/kWh | 744 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 361 gCO2/kWh | 730 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 283 gCO2/kWh | 753 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 297 gCO2/kWh | 710 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 721 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 189 gCO2/kWh | 736 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 223 gCO2/kWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 711 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 153 gCO2/kWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 132 gCO2/kWh | 668 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 100 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Denmark | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.54 MWh |
| 2001 | 6.90 MWh | 4.78 MWh |
| 2002 | 6.89 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2003 | 6.94 MWh | 4.88 MWh |
| 2004 | 6.91 MWh | 4.88 MWh |
| 2005 | 6.91 MWh | 4.50 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.08 MWh | 4.67 MWh |
| 2007 | 6.99 MWh | 4.80 MWh |
| 2008 | 6.90 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2009 | 6.62 MWh | 4.89 MWh |
| 2010 | 6.78 MWh | 5.02 MWh |
| 2011 | 6.54 MWh | 5.12 MWh |
| 2012 | 6.40 MWh | 4.99 MWh |
| 2013 | 6.36 MWh | 5.04 MWh |
| 2014 | 6.18 MWh | 4.84 MWh |
| 2015 | 6.10 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| 2016 | 6.19 MWh | 5.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 6.15 MWh | 5.27 MWh |
| 2018 | 6.12 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2019 | 6.05 MWh | 5.30 MWh |
| 2020 | 6.08 MWh | 5.29 MWh |
| 2021 | 6.45 MWh | 5.58 MWh |
| 2022 | 6.19 MWh | 5.54 MWh |
| 2023 | 6.22 MWh | 5.48 MWh |
| 2024 | 6.52 MWh | 5.56 MWh |
| 2025 | 6.99 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.