Denmark Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Denmark generated 110 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 0.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 108th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% 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 110 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 0.3% of Denmark's electricity in 2025.
- Denmark was the 108th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Denmark's gas generation in 2025 was 91% lower than in 2020, when it was 1.18 TWh.
- Denmark's gas generation in 2025 was 94% lower than in 2015, when it was 1.82 TWh.
- Denmark's gas generation peaked at 9.94 TWh in 2004.
- Denmark's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Denmark had 1.08 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Denmark emitted 0.04 MtCO2 in 2025, 1% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 110 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Denmark's electricity | 0.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 108 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 1.08 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.04 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 690 GWh |
| 1991 | 830 GWh |
| 1992 | 1.08 TWh |
| 1993 | 1.59 TWh |
| 1994 | 2.28 TWh |
| 1995 | 3.63 TWh |
| 1996 | 5.68 TWh |
| 1997 | 6.78 TWh |
| 1998 | 8.13 TWh |
| 1999 | 9.06 TWh |
| 2000 | 8.77 TWh |
| 2001 | 9.27 TWh |
| 2002 | 9.59 TWh |
| 2003 | 9.76 TWh |
| 2004 | 9.94 TWh |
| 2005 | 8.78 TWh |
| 2006 | 9.40 TWh |
| 2007 | 7.04 TWh |
| 2008 | 7.08 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.67 TWh |
| 2010 | 7.91 TWh |
| 2011 | 5.84 TWh |
| 2012 | 4.19 TWh |
| 2013 | 3.42 TWh |
| 2014 | 2.10 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.82 TWh |
| 2016 | 2.26 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.02 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.07 TWh |
| 2019 | 2.10 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.18 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.54 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.02 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.00 TWh |
| 2024 | 910 GWh |
| 2025 | 110 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Denmark | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.7% | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.3% | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.5% | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.7% | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.7% | n/a |
| 1995 | 9.9% | n/a |
| 1996 | 10.6% | n/a |
| 1997 | 15.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 19.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 23.4% | n/a |
| 2000 | 24.5% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 24.7% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 24.5% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 21.2% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 24.7% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 20.7% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 18.0% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 19.4% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 18.4% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 20.4% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 16.6% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 13.7% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 9.9% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 6.6% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 7.4% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 6.9% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 7.2% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 2.6% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 0.3% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 GWh | 0.3% | 21.7% | 1.08 GW | 0.04 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 910 GWh | 2.6% | 22.1% | 1.08 GW | 0.34 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1.00 TWh | 3.0% | 22.5% | 720 MW | 0.38 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1.02 TWh | 2.9% | 22.8% | 720 MW | 0.38 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 1.54 TWh | 4.7% | 23.2% | 720 MW | 0.58 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 1.18 TWh | 4.1% | 23.8% | 760 MW | 0.44 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 2.10 TWh | 7.2% | 23.8% | 760 MW | 0.79 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 2.07 TWh | 6.9% | 23.5% | 760 MW | 0.78 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 2.02 TWh | 6.5% | 23.5% | 760 MW | 0.76 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 2.26 TWh | 7.4% | 23.7% | 760 MW | 0.85 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.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 200 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 210 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 240 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 230 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 130 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 60.0 GWh |
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.