Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Italy
Italy: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland was 2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
13th
of 38 countries
All-time high
3,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2020
All-time low
-1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2001
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Italy, 1990–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Italy stood at 2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Italy peaked at 3,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2001.
That places Italy 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Italy, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,021 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 472.92 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -76.6% |
| 1992 | 944.53 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +99.7% |
| 1993 | 429.55 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -54.5% |
| 1994 | 239.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -44.2% |
| 1995 | 1,293 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +439.5% |
| 1996 | 2,015 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +55.9% |
| 1997 | 1,476 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 1,181 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 722.47 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -38.8% |
| 2000 | 950.82 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +31.6% |
| 2001 | -1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -227.1% |
| 2002 | -614.99 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -49.1% |
| 2003 | -274.72 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -55.3% |
| 2004 | -595.57 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +116.8% |
| 2005 | -446.76 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -25.0% |
| 2006 | -1,042 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +133.3% |
| 2007 | -1,028 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.4% |
| 2008 | -407.34 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -60.4% |
| 2009 | -495.03 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 339.17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -168.5% |
| 2011 | 1,778 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +424.1% |
| 2012 | 2,860 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +60.9% |
| 2013 | 2,403 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 2,253 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 1,740 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 48.03 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -97.2% |
| 2017 | 284.07 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +491.4% |
| 2018 | 647.52 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +127.9% |
| 2019 | 570.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 3,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +524.9% |
| 2021 | 2,655 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -25.5% |
| 2022 | 2,895 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,079 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 239.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,021 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -516.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 950.82 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,292 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 48.03 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,860 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,905 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 10 Japan 4,528 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 10 Lithuania 31.72 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 11 Sweden 4,010 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 12 Poland -3,241 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 12 South Africa 3,497 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 14 Norway 2,237 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 15 Denmark 2,222 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 16 Iceland 1,790 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for Italy
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.324 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, annual growth rate 9.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per capita 0.0058 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, annual growth rate 9.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Italy?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Italy was 2,505 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 3,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2001.
- How does Italy rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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