Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy
Italy: Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price was 41.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy, 1989–2025
Source: Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Italy recorded 41.3% for share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy peaked at 50.1% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1989.
Italy ranks 39th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 49.6% | — |
| 2006 | 49.5% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 50.1% | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 49.7% | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 45.5% | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 45.9% | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 46.2% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 47.1% | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 43.8% | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 42.8% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 41.9% | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 41.7% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 42.3% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 40.3% | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 39.7% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 40.2% | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 38.9% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 40.8% | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 40.8% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 41.3% | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 41.3% | +0.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 41.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.8%, 1.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Italy's 41.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.9%, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.4% | 0.0% | 50.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.2% | 39.7% | 47.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.6% | 38.9% | 41.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More climate change data for Italy
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,171 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 18,474 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy?
- Share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Italy was 41.3% in 2025, according to Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 50.1% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1989.
- How does Italy rank for share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide emissions are included in this figure if they are covered by a carbon tax or trading system.