Drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy
Italy: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 14,508 Square kilometre in 2024. ▼ Falling
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy is 14,508 Square kilometre, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 26.2% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy peaked at 14,508 Square kilometre in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,698 Square kilometre, in 2019.
That places Italy 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 13,785 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 12,166 Square kilometre | -11.7% |
| 2011 | 11,480 Square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 13,069 Square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 10,236 Square kilometre | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 10,341 Square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 10,427 Square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 10,316 Square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 11,616 Square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 10,098 Square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 9,698 Square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 9,999 Square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 10,229 Square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 11,375 Square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2023 | 11,493 Square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 14,508 Square kilometre | +26.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 14,508 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 4.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Italy's 14,508 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 3.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,785 Square kilometre | 13,785 Square kilometre | 13,785 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 10,945 Square kilometre | 9,698 Square kilometre | 13,069 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,521 Square kilometre | 9,999 Square kilometre | 14,508 Square kilometre | 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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Italy was 14,508 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 14,508 Square kilometre in 2024.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,698 Square kilometre in 2019.
- How does Italy rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. 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 Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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