Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy
Italy: Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of was 9.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy is 9.7%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 44.3% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy peaked at 20.9% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 2023.
That places Italy 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.7% | — |
| 2011 | 20.9% | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 18.3% | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 17.2% | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 18.9% | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 18.9% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 16.0% | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 13.3% | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 12.8% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 13.6% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 17.4% | +27.9% |
| 2023 | 9.7% | -44.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 9.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.6%, 84% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Italy's 9.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 86% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.8% | 12.8% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.5% | 9.7% | 17.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.94 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy?
- Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Italy was 9.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 20.9% in 2011.
- What is the lowest pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 2023.
- How does Italy rank for pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of?
- Italy ranks 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. 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 Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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