What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Italy?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Italy was 124.77 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 gas recorded in Italy?

The highest recorded value was 167.14 million tonnes in 2008.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1860.

How does Italy rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

Italy ranks 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Italy

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 gas was 124.77 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

124.77 million tonnes

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

14th

of 146 countries

All-time high

167.14 million tonnes

in 2008

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1860

Years of data

165

1860–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Italy, 1860–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from gas in Italy is 124.77 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Italy peaked at 167.14 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1860.

That places Italy 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	6,229 tonnes	0 tonnes	14,654 tonnes	10
1910s	12,091 tonnes	10,990 tonnes	14,656 tonnes	10
1920s	11,725 tonnes	10,991 tonnes	14,656 tonnes	10
1930s	23,816 tonnes	14,656 tonnes	32,976 tonnes	10
1940s	135,192 tonnes	47,632 tonnes	421,399 tonnes	10
1950s	6.10 million tonnes	956,219 tonnes	11.46 million tonnes	10
1960s	15.64 million tonnes	12.08 million tonnes	22.35 million tonnes	10
1970s	39.19 million tonnes	22.07 million tonnes	51.95 million tonnes	10
1980s	61.09 million tonnes	50.45 million tonnes	84.33 million tonnes	10
1990s	103.45 million tonnes	88.99 million tonnes	129.05 million tonnes	10
2000s	152.24 million tonnes	134.81 million tonnes	167.14 million tonnes	10
2010s	143.71 million tonnes	121.59 million tonnes	164.35 million tonnes	10
2020s	135.98 million tonnes	124.46 million tonnes	152.32 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Italy

11 United Arab Emirates 144.45 million tonnes compare
12 South Korea 129.31 million tonnes compare
13 United Kingdom 126.62 million tonnes compare
15 Turkey 119.50 million tonnes compare
16 Uzbekistan 103.55 million tonnes compare
17 Qatar 102.76 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 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 gas in Italy?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Italy was 124.77 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 gas recorded in Italy?: The highest recorded value was 167.14 million tonnes in 2008.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Italy?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1860.
How does Italy rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: Italy ranks 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Italy?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
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: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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