Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Italy
Italy: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 14.28 million tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Italy, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Italy stood at 14.28 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% on the previous year and up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Italy peaked at 14.28 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.51 million tonnes, in 2020.
Italy ranks 17th of 143 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Italy, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10.09 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 10.46 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 10.94 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 11.62 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 12.06 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 13.01 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 13.80 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 4.51 million tonnes | -67.3% |
| 2021 | 5.81 million tonnes | +28.8% |
| 2022 | 10.60 million tonnes | +82.3% |
| 2023 | 12.43 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2024 | 14.28 million tonnes | +14.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 14.28 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.71 million tonnes, 5.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Italy's 14.28 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.01 million tonnes, 7.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.71 million tonnes | 10.09 million tonnes | 13.80 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 9.53 million tonnes | 4.51 million tonnes | 14.28 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,645 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 18,474 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,740 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,357 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 21.66 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Italy?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Italy was 14.28 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 14.28 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.51 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes emissions from both domestic and international aviation. International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.