CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy
Italy: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 11.82 million tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy is 11.82 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy peaked at 11.82 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.30 million tonnes, in 2020.
Italy ranks 15th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7.83 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 8.21 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 8.80 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 9.47 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 9.83 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 10.70 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 11.46 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 3.30 million tonnes | -71.2% |
| 2021 | 4.03 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2022 | 8.01 million tonnes | +99.0% |
| 2023 | 10.01 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2024 | 11.82 million tonnes | +18.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 11.82 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 7.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Italy's 11.82 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 11.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.47 million tonnes | 7.83 million tonnes | 11.46 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 7.43 million tonnes | 3.30 million tonnes | 11.82 million tonnes | 5 |
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)
- 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 from international aviation in Italy?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Italy was 11.82 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 11.82 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.30 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Italy ranks 15th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.