What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy was 11.29 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Italy?

The highest recorded value was 72.22 million tonnes in 2004.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Italy?

The lowest recorded value was 29,312 tonnes in 1860.

How does Italy rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Italy ranks 41st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Italy?

Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Italy data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Italy

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Italy
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Italy: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 11.29 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

11.29 million tonnes

Change on year

down 47.9%

World rank

41st

of 179 countries

All-time high

72.22 million tonnes

in 2004

All-time low

29,312 tonnes

in 1860

Years of data

165

1860–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Italy, 1860–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy stood at 11.29 million tonnes.

That represents a change of down 47.9% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy peaked at 72.22 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 29,312 tonnes, in 1860.

Italy ranks 41st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1860s	1.21 million tonnes	29,312 tonnes	1.78 million tonnes	10
1870s	3.15 million tonnes	2.18 million tonnes	4.18 million tonnes	10
1880s	7.82 million tonnes	4.89 million tonnes	11.04 million tonnes	10
1890s	11.63 million tonnes	10.23 million tonnes	13.32 million tonnes	10
1900s	18.21 million tonnes	13.30 million tonnes	25.36 million tonnes	10
1910s	23.24 million tonnes	15.38 million tonnes	29.47 million tonnes	10
1920s	29.74 million tonnes	17.08 million tonnes	40.12 million tonnes	10
1930s	33.43 million tonnes	24.35 million tonnes	40.64 million tonnes	10
1940s	23.83 million tonnes	2.80 million tonnes	42.70 million tonnes	10
1950s	27.60 million tonnes	24.57 million tonnes	30.98 million tonnes	10
1960s	31.37 million tonnes	27.81 million tonnes	35.20 million tonnes	10
1970s	32.25 million tonnes	29.13 million tonnes	40.13 million tonnes	10
1980s	51.48 million tonnes	44.48 million tonnes	59.40 million tonnes	10
1990s	57.54 million tonnes	52.08 million tonnes	69.58 million tonnes	10
2000s	64.57 million tonnes	52.39 million tonnes	72.22 million tonnes	10
2010s	51.71 million tonnes	30.48 million tonnes	66.96 million tonnes	10
2020s	22.20 million tonnes	11.29 million tonnes	31.34 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Italy

38 Belgium 11.49 million tonnes compare
39 Hong Kong 11.35 million tonnes compare
40 Spain 11.30 million tonnes compare
42 Austria 11.15 million tonnes compare
43 Chile 10.87 million tonnes compare
44 Bulgaria 10.29 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Italy

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
Population growth -0.1% (2025)
Population, total 58.92 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.0% (2025)
Urban population 41.05 million (2025)
Urban population 69.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 5.09 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 26.01 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 5.09 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 5.09 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Italy →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Italy was 11.29 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Italy?: The highest recorded value was 72.22 million tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Italy?: The lowest recorded value was 29,312 tonnes in 1860.
How does Italy rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Italy ranks 41st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Italy?: Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.