Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy
Italy: Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets was 451,200 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
451,200 Tonne
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
1.33 million Tonne
in 1992
All-time low
419,860 Tonne
in 2020
Years of data
38
1987–2024
Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy, 1987–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy is 451,200 Tonne, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy peaked at 1.33 million Tonne in 1992 and was at its lowest, 419,860 Tonne, in 2020.
That places Italy 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.21 million Tonne | — |
| 1988 | 1.21 million Tonne | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 1.22 million Tonne | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 1.22 million Tonne | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 1.26 million Tonne | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 1.33 million Tonne | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 1.33 million Tonne | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.28 million Tonne | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 1.26 million Tonne | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 1.22 million Tonne | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 1.19 million Tonne | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million Tonne | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.09 million Tonne | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 1.04 million Tonne | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 1.02 million Tonne | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 986,400 Tonne | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 975,360 Tonne | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 956,810 Tonne | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 932,120 Tonne | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 900,900 Tonne | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 863,640 Tonne | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 802,730 Tonne | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 731,950 Tonne | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 761,810 Tonne | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 698,340 Tonne | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 668,510 Tonne | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 610,650 Tonne | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 597,270 Tonne | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 560,040 Tonne | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 563,350 Tonne | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 539,030 Tonne | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 556,830 Tonne | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 540,480 Tonne | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 419,860 Tonne | -22.3% |
| 2021 | 452,550 Tonne | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 468,110 Tonne | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 450,260 Tonne | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 451,200 Tonne | +0.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 451,200 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53,360 Tonne, 8.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Italy's 451,200 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 53,751 Tonne, 8.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.21 million Tonne | 1.21 million Tonne | 1.22 million Tonne | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.23 million Tonne | 1.09 million Tonne | 1.33 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 920,454 Tonne | 731,950 Tonne | 1.04 million Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 609,631 Tonne | 539,030 Tonne | 761,810 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 448,396 Tonne | 419,860 Tonne | 468,110 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy?
- Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets in Italy was 451,200 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 million Tonne in 1992.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 419,860 Tonne in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets?
- Italy ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector aggregated for indicator sets. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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