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Italy
ITAEurope
Total Emissions
317 Mt
Rank #20 globally
Per Capita
5.4 t
Rank #19 globally
Resources
3
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About Italy
Italy abandoned nuclear power by referendum in 1987 and relies heavily on imported natural gas, making it acutely exposed to the 2022 energy crisis. It has strong solar and geothermal resources, Europe's oldest geothermal plant at Larderello, and a large industrial base in steel, ceramics and cement that falls under the EU ETS and CBAM.
Key Facts
- No nuclear power since 1990
- Superbonus cost over €200bn
- Coal phase-out targeted for 2025 (Sardinia 2028)
Key Statistics
Population
59 million
GDP
$2.01 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
157.71 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Natural Gas (imports)
Production70 bcm consumed/year
Global Share2%
⚡Geothermal
Production6 TWh/year
Global Share6%
⛏️Steel
Production21 Mt/year
Global Share1%