Denmark carbon profile

Denmark emits roughly 28 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.07% of global emissions, ranking #73 worldwide. At 4.8 tonnes per person (#45 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-22%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-35%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 81% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

If the current pace holds, Denmark could cut another ~22% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.