Air pollutants by source sector in Italy
Italy: Air pollutants by source sector was 14,990 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
14,990 Tonne
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
30,300 Tonne
in 2007
All-time low
14,990 Tonne
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Italy, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Italy is 14,990 Tonne, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Italy peaked at 30,300 Tonne in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14,990 Tonne, in 2024.
Italy ranks 7th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector in Italy, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22,110 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 21,140 Tonne | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 21,370 Tonne | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 20,710 Tonne | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 20,790 Tonne | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 22,720 Tonne | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 21,870 Tonne | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 21,580 Tonne | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 21,780 Tonne | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 21,920 Tonne | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 25,590 Tonne | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 24,460 Tonne | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 26,100 Tonne | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 28,220 Tonne | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 28,500 Tonne | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 29,230 Tonne | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 30,200 Tonne | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 30,300 Tonne | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 30,040 Tonne | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 25,780 Tonne | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 25,760 Tonne | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 24,530 Tonne | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 23,220 Tonne | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 19,710 Tonne | -15.1% |
| 2014 | 17,660 Tonne | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 19,830 Tonne | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 20,490 Tonne | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 21,830 Tonne | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 19,910 Tonne | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 20,540 Tonne | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 19,110 Tonne | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 20,160 Tonne | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 20,580 Tonne | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 16,200 Tonne | -21.3% |
| 2024 | 14,990 Tonne | -7.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 14,990 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 3.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Italy's 14,990 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 3.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,599 Tonne | 20,710 Tonne | 22,720 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,842 Tonne | 24,460 Tonne | 30,300 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,348 Tonne | 17,660 Tonne | 25,760 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,208 Tonne | 14,990 Tonne | 20,580 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 in Italy?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Italy was 14,990 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 30,300 Tonne in 2007.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,990 Tonne in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Italy ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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