Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Italy

Italy: Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual was 0.0219 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0219 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 100.7%
World rank
66th
of 192 countries
All-time high
84.43 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-33.71 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Italy, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Italy stood at 0.0219 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 100.7% on the previous year and up 100.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Italy peaked at 84.43 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -33.71 % change on previous year, in 2011.

Italy ranks 66th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -28.9 % change on previous year
1972 -13.76 % change on previous year -52.4%
1973 -21.24 % change on previous year +54.4%
1974 84.43 % change on previous year -497.5%
1975 -15.11 % change on previous year -117.9%
1976 -1 % change on previous year -93.4%
1977 -7.46 % change on previous year +642.1%
1978 -15.4 % change on previous year +106.5%
1979 17.7 % change on previous year -214.9%
1980 6.02 % change on previous year -66.0%
1981 -6.34 % change on previous year -205.2%
1982 -4.28 % change on previous year -32.5%
1983 -3.5 % change on previous year -18.2%
1984 4.14 % change on previous year -218.3%
1985 -4.85 % change on previous year -217.0%
1986 9.59 % change on previous year -297.9%
1987 -2.05 % change on previous year -121.4%
1988 -1.34 % change on previous year -34.9%
1989 -7.19 % change on previous year +438.2%
1990 -0.6792 % change on previous year -90.6%
1991 12.77 % change on previous year -1979.4%
1992 10.04 % change on previous year -21.4%
1993 -3 % change on previous year -129.9%
1994 9.66 % change on previous year -421.9%
1995 1.96 % change on previous year -79.7%
1996 -0.9411 % change on previous year -148.1%
1997 6.99 % change on previous year -843.0%
1998 -0.3197 % change on previous year -104.6%
1999 6.31 % change on previous year -2073.0%
2000 5.36 % change on previous year -15.0%
2001 4.47 % change on previous year -16.7%
2002 40.64 % change on previous year +809.2%
2003 52.56 % change on previous year +29.3%
2004 -31.13 % change on previous year -159.2%
2005 61.5 % change on previous year -297.6%
2006 16.19 % change on previous year -73.7%
2007 34.33 % change on previous year +112.1%
2008 17.76 % change on previous year -48.3%
2009 -3.57 % change on previous year -120.1%
2010 -2.33 % change on previous year -34.7%
2011 -33.71 % change on previous year +1345.0%
2012 39.77 % change on previous year -218.0%
2013 0.0597 % change on previous year -99.8%
2014 -13.81 % change on previous year -23239.4%
2015 12.38 % change on previous year -189.6%
2016 -2.93 % change on previous year -123.7%
2017 8.75 % change on previous year -398.0%
2018 -6.96 % change on previous year -179.6%
2019 -0.2383 % change on previous year -96.6%
2020 -3.57 % change on previous year +1398.3%
2021 12.55 % change on previous year -451.6%
2022 -9.17 % change on previous year -173.1%
2023 -3.12 % change on previous year -65.9%
2024 0.0219 % change on previous year -100.7%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2014 -23239.4% 0.0597 % change on previous year -13.81 % change on previous year
1999 +2073.0% -0.3197 % change on previous year 6.31 % change on previous year
1991 +1979.4% -0.6792 % change on previous year 12.77 % change on previous year
2020 -1398.3% -0.2383 % change on previous year -3.57 % change on previous year
2011 -1345.0% -2.33 % change on previous year -33.71 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -0.0819 % change on previous year -28.9 % change on previous year 84.43 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.9785 % change on previous year -7.19 % change on previous year 9.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.28 % change on previous year -3 % change on previous year 12.77 % change on previous year 10
2000s 19.81 % change on previous year -31.13 % change on previous year 61.5 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.0961 % change on previous year -33.71 % change on previous year 39.77 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.6583 % change on previous year -9.17 % change on previous year 12.55 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 63 Japan 0.0288 % change on previous year compare
  2. 64 Nicaragua 0.0264 % change on previous year compare
  3. 65 Mexico 0.0237 % change on previous year compare
  4. 67 Papua New Guinea 0.0213 % change on previous year compare
  5. 68 Honduras 0.0213 % change on previous year compare
  6. 69 Sri Lanka 0.0146 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Italy?
Methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Italy was 0.0219 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 84.43 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -33.71 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does Italy rank for methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual?
Italy ranks 66th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from building (energy) (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
239 places, 12,739 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.