Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy
Italy: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 135.59 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
135.59 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
22nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
258.45 terawatt-hours
in 2007
All-time low
130.91 terawatt-hours
in 1985
Years of data
41
1985–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Italy recorded 135.59 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy peaked at 258.45 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 130.91 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Italy 22nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 130.91 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 135.36 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 154.71 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 156.02 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 169.06 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 178.25 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 172.9 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 176.91 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 174.52 terawatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 180.5 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 195.91 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 193.17 terawatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 200.31 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 207.18 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 207.93 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 219.07 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 217.55 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 229.22 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 239.41 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 239.84 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 246.2 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 254.97 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 258.45 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 253.41 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 217.1 terawatt-hours | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 219.66 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 215.42 terawatt-hours | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 203.03 terawatt-hours | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 174.02 terawatt-hours | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 155.85 terawatt-hours | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 170.81 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 177.94 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 188.2 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 171.65 terawatt-hours | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 174.16 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 159.91 terawatt-hours | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 169.16 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 179.71 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 145.03 terawatt-hours | -19.3% |
| 2024 | 133.32 terawatt-hours | -8.1% |
| 2025 | 135.59 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 135.59 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 31.5× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Italy's 135.59 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 16.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 149.21 terawatt-hours | 130.91 terawatt-hours | 169.06 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 188.76 terawatt-hours | 172.9 terawatt-hours | 207.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 237.52 terawatt-hours | 217.1 terawatt-hours | 258.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 185.07 terawatt-hours | 155.85 terawatt-hours | 219.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.79 terawatt-hours | 133.32 terawatt-hours | 179.71 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy was 135.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 258.45 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 130.91 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Italy rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Italy ranks 22nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.