Italy carbon profile

Italy emits roughly 302 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.81% of global emissions, ranking #19 worldwide. At 5.1 tonnes per person (#42 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-11%) and declined steadily over the decade (-14%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 49% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Italy could cut another ~11% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.