Italy
Country in Europe
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 5.1 (2024). World rank 152 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 20 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.3 (2024). World rank 144 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 15 of 40. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 29.8% (2022). World rank 124 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 31 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 11.3% → 14.8%. Worse than all its neighbours (Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland): air pollution PM2.5.