Total CO2 Emissions in Denmark: primary contributors and correlation with GDP

Denmark Total CO2 emissions by source

How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Denmark?

In 2022, Denmark’s total CO2 emissions reached 29,576,956 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal and oil, accounting for 4,376,753 and 18,665,928 metric tons, respectively.

Gas emissions followed closely behind at 4,778,313 metric tons.

Cement and flaring made smaller contributions, with emissions of 1,226,954 and 126,262 metric tons, respectively.

These figures underscore the significant role of coal and oil in Denmark’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.

What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Denmark accounts?

Denmark is the 78th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.080% of global CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from Coal

In Denmark, carbon usage resulted in the production of 4,376,753 tons of CO2, accounting for 14.80% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from coal in Denmark

In Denmark, gas usage resulted in the production of 4,778,313 tons of CO2, accounting for 16.16% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from cement in Denmark

In Denmark, cement usage resulted in the production of 1,226,954 tons of CO2, accounting for 20.44% of the total CO2 emissions.

In Denmark, flaring usage resulted in the production of 0 tons of CO2, accounting for 0% of the total CO2 emissions.

CO2 emissions from oil in Denmark

In Denmark, oil usage resulted in the production of 18,665,928 tons of CO2, accounting for 63.11% of the total CO2 emissions.

Sources:

• Global Fossil CO2 Emissions by Country (2002-2022)
• Countries of the World (2023)
• List of Countries by Carbon Intensity of GDP