Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy

Italy: Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate was -3.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 76.9%
World rank
162nd
of 204 countries
All-time high
7.81 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-4.32 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
59
1966–2024

Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy, 1966–2024

-5-2.502.557.5196619952024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy stood at -3.67 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 76.9% on the previous year and down 98.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 7.81 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -4.32 % change on previous year, in 1986.

Italy ranks 162nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy, 1966 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1966 3.54 % change on previous year —
1967 0.2607 % change on previous year -92.6%
1968 -1.95 % change on previous year -848.9%
1969 -0.1285 % change on previous year -93.4%
1970 -1.03 % change on previous year +700.0%
1971 -0.6856 % change on previous year -33.3%
1972 0.7674 % change on previous year -211.9%
1973 2.53 % change on previous year +229.2%
1974 1.45 % change on previous year -42.8%
1975 -2.28 % change on previous year -257.5%
1976 1.16 % change on previous year -151.1%
1977 -2 % change on previous year -272.3%
1978 1.42 % change on previous year -171.0%
1979 0.56 % change on previous year -60.6%
1980 2.9 % change on previous year +418.3%
1981 -0.9814 % change on previous year -133.8%
1982 -0.4575 % change on previous year -53.4%
1983 -0.1121 % change on previous year -75.5%
1984 0.157 % change on previous year -240.1%
1985 1.61 % change on previous year +925.5%
1986 -4.32 % change on previous year -368.0%
1987 1.34 % change on previous year -131.0%
1988 -0.8845 % change on previous year -166.2%
1989 1.06 % change on previous year -219.4%
1990 7.81 % change on previous year +639.0%
1991 -2.49 % change on previous year -131.9%
1992 0.0565 % change on previous year -102.3%
1993 -0.4748 % change on previous year -940.3%
1994 -0.0862 % change on previous year -81.9%
1995 0.3134 % change on previous year -463.7%
1996 -1.08 % change on previous year -443.4%
1997 -0.3057 % change on previous year -71.6%
1998 -0.1322 % change on previous year -56.7%
1999 -0.3104 % change on previous year +134.7%
2000 -0.4369 % change on previous year +40.8%
2001 0.305 % change on previous year -169.8%
2002 0.6082 % change on previous year +99.4%
2003 -0.125 % change on previous year -120.6%
2004 -0.9964 % change on previous year +697.3%
2005 -0.276 % change on previous year -72.3%
2006 -0.9183 % change on previous year +232.7%
2007 0.2524 % change on previous year -127.5%
2008 -0.2387 % change on previous year -194.6%
2009 -3.32 % change on previous year +1292.2%
2010 -1.09 % change on previous year -67.2%
2011 -0.0992 % change on previous year -90.9%
2012 -0.6758 % change on previous year +581.4%
2013 -2.68 % change on previous year +296.0%
2014 -1.85 % change on previous year -30.9%
2015 0.8112 % change on previous year -143.9%
2016 -0.688 % change on previous year -184.8%
2017 -2.6 % change on previous year +278.5%
2018 -0.5523 % change on previous year -78.8%
2019 -1.76 % change on previous year +218.5%
2020 -0.7961 % change on previous year -54.7%
2021 2.9 % change on previous year -464.7%
2022 2.03 % change on previous year -30.2%
2023 -2.08 % change on previous year -202.5%
2024 -3.67 % change on previous year +76.9%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's -3.67 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.9068 % change on previous year, 4.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
  • Italy's -3.67 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.84 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.4311 % change on previous year -1.95 % change on previous year 3.54 % change on previous year 4
1970s 0.189 % change on previous year -2.28 % change on previous year 2.53 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.0311 % change on previous year -4.32 % change on previous year 2.9 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.3301 % change on previous year -2.49 % change on previous year 7.81 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.5149 % change on previous year -3.32 % change on previous year 0.6082 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.12 % change on previous year -2.68 % change on previous year 0.8112 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.3235 % change on previous year -3.67 % change on previous year 2.9 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 159 Comoros -3.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 160 North Korea -3.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 161 Netherlands -3.62 % change on previous year compare
  4. 163 Kazakhstan -3.78 % change on previous year compare
  5. 164 Portugal -3.79 % change on previous year compare
  6. 165 Brazil -3.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy?
Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate in Italy was -3.67 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 7.81 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -4.32 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Italy rank for carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate?
Italy ranks 162nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon intensity vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Carbon intensity vs gdp, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
204 places, 9,581 data points, 1966–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon intensity vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.