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Denmark vs Sweden: Electricity Compared

Denmark generated 35.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Sweden 170 TWh, according to Ember. Denmark's largest source was wind (56.9%); Sweden's was hydro (40.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 120 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.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Sweden is the bigger electricity producer, generating 4.8 times as much as Denmark in 2025 (170 TWh against 35.6 TWh). Sweden has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 35 gCO2/kWh against 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector and a well known regional or sporting rivalry.

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Key Facts

  • Hydro supplied 40.1% of Sweden's electricity in 2025, against 0.0% in Denmark.
  • Denmark's electricity was 3.4 times as carbon intensive as Sweden's in 2025, at 120 gCO2/kWh against 35 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 91.2% of Denmark's electricity in 2025 and 98.8% of Sweden's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 43.0 TWh in Denmark and 137 TWh in Sweden.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Denmark Sweden
Total generation35.6 TWh170 TWh
Electricity demand43.0 TWh137 TWh
Demand per person6.99 MWh12.83 MWh
Carbon intensity120 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions4.26 MtCO26.02 MtCO2
Low carbon share91.2%98.8%
Largest sourceWind 56.9%Hydro 40.1%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Denmark Sweden
Wind 56.9% 22.8%
Hydro 0.0% 40.1%
Nuclear 0.0% 27.4%
Bioenergy 21.4% 5.9%
Solar 12.8% 2.6%
Other fossil 4.9% 1.2%
Coal 2.5% 0.0%
Gas 1.5% 0.1%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Denmark and Sweden, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Denmark and Sweden each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 35 gCO2/kWh in Sweden. 0 250 500 750 1,000 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Denmark and Sweden each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 120 gCO2/kWh in Denmark and 35 gCO2/kWh in Sweden.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Denmark and Sweden, 1990 to 2025
YearDenmarkSweden
1990889 gCO2/kWh33 gCO2/kWh
1991895 gCO2/kWh41 gCO2/kWh
1992872 gCO2/kWh46 gCO2/kWh
1993864 gCO2/kWh51 gCO2/kWh
1994851 gCO2/kWh57 gCO2/kWh
1995813 gCO2/kWh54 gCO2/kWh
1996817 gCO2/kWh79 gCO2/kWh
1997761 gCO2/kWh52 gCO2/kWh
1998709 gCO2/kWh49 gCO2/kWh
1999673 gCO2/kWh50 gCO2/kWh
2000628 gCO2/kWh45 gCO2/kWh
2001631 gCO2/kWh47 gCO2/kWh
2002619 gCO2/kWh56 gCO2/kWh
2003651 gCO2/kWh69 gCO2/kWh
2004581 gCO2/kWh48 gCO2/kWh
2005553 gCO2/kWh43 gCO2/kWh
2006636 gCO2/kWh50 gCO2/kWh
2007597 gCO2/kWh46 gCO2/kWh
2008577 gCO2/kWh48 gCO2/kWh
2009583 gCO2/kWh51 gCO2/kWh
2010540 gCO2/kWh64 gCO2/kWh
2011487 gCO2/kWh52 gCO2/kWh
2012431 gCO2/kWh45 gCO2/kWh
2013473 gCO2/kWh45 gCO2/kWh
2014400 gCO2/kWh40 gCO2/kWh
2015314 gCO2/kWh41 gCO2/kWh
2016361 gCO2/kWh43 gCO2/kWh
2017283 gCO2/kWh42 gCO2/kWh
2018297 gCO2/kWh43 gCO2/kWh
2019204 gCO2/kWh42 gCO2/kWh
2020189 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh
2021223 gCO2/kWh42 gCO2/kWh
2022204 gCO2/kWh41 gCO2/kWh
2023153 gCO2/kWh38 gCO2/kWh
2024132 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2025120 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Sweden, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Sweden each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.99 MWh in Denmark and 12.83 MWh in Sweden. 0 5 10 15 20 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Sweden each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.99 MWh in Denmark and 12.83 MWh in Sweden.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Denmark and Sweden, 1990 to 2025
YearDenmarkSweden
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20006.84 MWh16.90 MWh
20016.90 MWh17.35 MWh
20026.89 MWh17.04 MWh
20036.94 MWh16.55 MWh
20046.91 MWh16.62 MWh
20056.91 MWh16.72 MWh
20067.08 MWh16.44 MWh
20076.99 MWh16.41 MWh
20086.90 MWh16.05 MWh
20096.62 MWh15.20 MWh
20106.78 MWh16.05 MWh
20116.54 MWh15.14 MWh
20126.40 MWh15.43 MWh
20136.36 MWh14.90 MWh
20146.18 MWh14.23 MWh
20156.10 MWh14.23 MWh
20166.19 MWh14.53 MWh
20176.15 MWh14.44 MWh
20186.12 MWh14.36 MWh
20196.05 MWh13.84 MWh
20206.08 MWh13.40 MWh
20216.45 MWh14.04 MWh
20226.19 MWh13.33 MWh
20236.22 MWh13.04 MWh
20246.52 MWh13.08 MWh
20256.99 MWh12.83 MWh

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

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  title = {{Denmark vs Sweden: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/denmark-vs-sweden/}
}

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