Denmark
EU Member • Coordinates: 56.26°N, 9.50°E
CO2 Emissions
34.00k
kt CO2
Per capita: 5.80 t
Progress: 70%
Target: Net zero by 2050
Renewable Energy
54.60%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 100% by 2030
Floor Sealing
9.2%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050
Waste Management
68.4%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 13.00k kg
Legally Regulated Metrics
CO2 Emissions
Total Emissions
34.00k kt CO2
Per Capita
5.8 t
Year
2026
Progress
70%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
Danish Climate Act, EU Climate Law
Renewable Energy
Percentage
54.6%
Target
100%
Target Year
2030
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive
Floor Sealing
Percentage
9.2%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
EU Soil Framework Directive
News-Relevant Metrics
Waste Generation
Total
13.00k kg
Per Capita
2200 kg
Year
2026
Recycling Rate
Percentage
68.4%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026
Data Sources & Methodology
Last Updated: 2026-08-26
Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026
Next Update: 2026-09-25
For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.