- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year.
Italy Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 312.7 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 7.2% on 2022. The Energy & Process GHG Emissions dataset of Italy from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country’s greenhouse gas emission landscape, highlighting emission trends, industrial activities, and energy-related emission patterns over the observed period.
Italy Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 347.4 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 312.7 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−10%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 348.7 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 298.1 Million Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2020) is 50.60 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −12.7% in 2020.
Among the 36 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 20 for 2023, behind China (12,604 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (5,130 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 312.7 | −7.2% |
| 2022 | 337 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 331 | +11% |
| 2020 Trough | 298.1 | −12.7% |
| 2019 | 341.3 | −2.1% |
| 2018Peak | 348.7 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 348.1 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 343.8 | −1% |
| 2015 | 347.4 | — |
Regional context
Energy & Process GHG Emissions by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Italy is highlighted.
Data definition
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time.
The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Measured in million tonnes, the dataset captures emissions from energy production, fuel combustion, and industrial processes, providing an important measure of environmental performance and industrial development.
Italy recorded 347.40 million tonnes of energy and process greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, followed by 343.80 million tonnes in 2016. Emissions increased slightly to 348.10 million tonnes in 2017 and 348.70 million tonnes in 2018, representing the highest level during the review period. They declined to 341.30 million tonnes in 2019 before dropping significantly to 298.10 million tonnes in 2020 amid reduced industrial production and lower energy demand. Emissions recovered to 331.00 million tonnes in 2021 and increased further to 337.00 million tonnes in 2022. In 2023, emissions moderated to 312.70 million tonnes, remaining below pre-pandemic levels.
Overall, the dataset indicates moderate year-to-year fluctuations accompanied by a gradual long-term decline. The sharp contraction in 2020 followed by partial recovery demonstrates the impact of changing economic conditions while showing that emissions remained lower than the peak levels recorded earlier in the period.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating greenhouse gas performance, monitoring industrial and energy-sector emissions, and assessing progress toward climate and sustainability objectives. It supports comparative analysis, policy evaluation, and long-term environmental planning while providing a dependable basis for forecasting emission trends. Researchers, policymakers, and industry analysts can also use the information to assess decarbonization progress, examine energy transition outcomes, and understand long-term emission patterns across Italy.
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Definition- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.
Italy Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 312.7 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 7.2% on 2022.
Italy Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 347.4 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 312.7 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−10%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 348.7 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 298.1 Million Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 348.7 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 298.1 Million Tonnes in 2020.
Included: The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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