CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy
Italy: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 116.72 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
116.72 million tonnes
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
8th
of 120 countries
All-time high
188.78 million tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
81.16 million tonnes
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Italy recorded 116.72 million tonnes for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy peaked at 188.78 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 81.16 million tonnes, in 1997.
That places Italy 8th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 121.03 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 120.89 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 180.27 million tonnes | +49.1% |
| 1993 | 128.15 million tonnes | -28.9% |
| 1994 | 116.08 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 111.08 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 88.53 million tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1997 | 81.16 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 90.13 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 93.92 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 107.34 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 93.06 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 103.44 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 96.50 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 105.98 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 104.18 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 127.76 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 125.01 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 122.87 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 154.13 million tonnes | +25.4% |
| 2010 | 188.78 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 2011 | 147.44 million tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2012 | 132.63 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 119.22 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 119.66 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 99.53 million tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2016 | 105.80 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 107.07 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 117.76 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 110.87 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 99.64 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 115.88 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 121.69 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 116.72 million tonnes | -4.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 116.72 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes, 11.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Italy's 116.72 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.87 million tonnes, 14.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 113.13 million tonnes | 81.16 million tonnes | 180.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.03 million tonnes | 93.06 million tonnes | 154.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.88 million tonnes | 99.53 million tonnes | 188.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 113.48 million tonnes | 99.64 million tonnes | 121.69 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More climate change data for Italy
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 791.33 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 659.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,097 kt (2050)
- 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 co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Italy was 116.72 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 188.78 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.16 million tonnes in 1997.
- How does Italy rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.