Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy
Italy: Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems was 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
17th
of 200 countries
All-time high
40.08 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 2022
All-time low
0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy, 1989–2025
Source: Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Italy recorded 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents for emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 708.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy peaked at 40.08 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, in 1989.
That places Italy 17th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy, year by year
| Year | constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1990 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1991 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1992 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1993 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1994 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1995 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1996 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1997 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1998 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1999 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2000 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2001 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2002 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2003 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2004 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2005 | 15.75 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2006 | 12.75 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -19.1% |
| 2007 | 0.4811 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -96.2% |
| 2008 | 12.29 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +2453.5% |
| 2009 | 8.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -31.3% |
| 2010 | 9.28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 8.28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 4.69 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -43.3% |
| 2013 | 2.6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -44.6% |
| 2014 | 3.34 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +28.6% |
| 2015 | 4.24 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +26.8% |
| 2016 | 2.86 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -32.4% |
| 2017 | 3.19 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 8.21 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +157.4% |
| 2019 | 12.61 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +53.6% |
| 2020 | 12.49 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 25.94 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +107.8% |
| 2022 | 40.08 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +54.5% |
| 2023 | 39.23 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 30.71 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -21.7% |
| 2025 | 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +11.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.68 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, 12.8× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Italy's 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, 1.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +2453.5% | 0.4811 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 12.29 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.97 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 15.75 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.93 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 2.6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 12.61 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.45 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 12.49 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 40.08 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 14 Poland 35.64 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 15 Sweden 35.35 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 16 Portugal 34.27 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 18 Croatia 32.48 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 19 Slovenia 31.28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 20 Belgium 31.12 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
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 emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy?
- Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Italy was 34.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025, according to Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 40.08 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022.
- What is the lowest emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 1989.
- How does Italy rank for emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 708.3%. 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 Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.