Italy carbon profile

Italy emits roughly 310 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.83% of global emissions, ranking #19 worldwide. At 5.3 tonnes per person (#41 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-12%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-20%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 41% 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 ~12% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.