Denmark electricity prices

The residential electricity price in Denmark is DKK 2.570 per kWh or USD 0.384. The electricity price for businesses is DKK 1.681 kWh or USD 0.251. These retail prices were collected in March 2024 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Denmark with 150 other countries.

Historical quarterly data, along with the latest update from September 2024 are available for download.
Sources: Danmarks Statistik, Forsyningstilsynet (DERA)
Electricity price analysis for Denmark

  • Residential electricity prices in Denmark are 244.22% of the world average electricity price and 163.82% of the average price in Europe.


  • Business electricity rates in Denmark are 163.70% of the world average price and 125.70% of the average in Europe.


  • Household rates are 152.89% of the business rates.


  • Electricity prices paid by small businesses in Denmark are 112.76% of the prices paid by big businesses.


  • The price paid by households with low electricity consumption is 131.28% of the price paid by households with high electricity consumption.


The energy mix of Denmark (2022 U.S. EIA data)

  • Fossil fuels: 15.20%


  • Wind: 76.29%


  • Solar: 8.46%


  • Hydro: 0.04%


  • Nuclear: 0.00%


  • Geothermal: 0.00%

Compare the energy mix of Denmark to other countries.


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