What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy was 0.1903 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Italy?

The highest recorded value was 1.24 tonnes per person in 2004.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Italy?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0011 tonnes per person in 1860.

How does Italy rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Italy ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Italy?

Over the last ten years it is down 79.3%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Italy

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Italy
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Italy: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.1903 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.1903 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 47.7%

World rank

78th

of 179 countries

All-time high

1.24 tonnes per person

in 2004

All-time low

0.0011 tonnes per person

in 1860

Years of data

165

1860–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Italy, 1860–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy is 0.1903 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 47.7% on the previous year and down 79.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy peaked at 1.24 tonnes per person in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0011 tonnes per person, in 1860.

That places Italy 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	0.0448 tonnes per person	0.0011 tonnes per person	0.0646 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.1103 tonnes per person	0.078 tonnes per person	0.1431 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.2571 tonnes per person	0.1665 tonnes per person	0.3539 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.3605 tonnes per person	0.3202 tonnes per person	0.4024 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.5251 tonnes per person	0.3963 tonnes per person	0.7095 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.6393 tonnes per person	0.4205 tonnes per person	0.8122 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.7721 tonnes per person	0.4621 tonnes per person	1.01 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.8005 tonnes per person	0.5961 tonnes per person	0.9704 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.5329 tonnes per person	0.0627 tonnes per person	0.9794 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.5763 tonnes per person	0.5287 tonnes per person	0.6401 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.6116 tonnes per person	0.545 tonnes per person	0.6725 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.5872 tonnes per person	0.5387 tonnes per person	0.7149 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.9065 tonnes per person	0.7836 tonnes per person	1.04 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.01 tonnes per person	0.9109 tonnes per person	1.22 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.11 tonnes per person	0.8745 tonnes per person	1.24 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.8555 tonnes per person	0.5069 tonnes per person	1.11 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.3721 tonnes per person	0.1903 tonnes per person	0.5257 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Italy

76 Georgia 0.2162 tonnes per person compare
77 Singapore 0.1959 tonnes per person compare
79 Pakistan 0.1801 tonnes per person compare
80 Albania 0.1773 tonnes per person compare
81 Bangladesh 0.1498 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 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 per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Italy was 0.1903 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Italy?: The highest recorded value was 1.24 tonnes per person in 2004.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Italy?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0011 tonnes per person in 1860.
How does Italy rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Italy ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Italy?: Over the last ten years it is down 79.3%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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