Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy
Italy: Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 135.59 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy stood at 135.59 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy peaked at 258.45 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 130.91 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Italy ranks 22nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 149.21 terawatt-hours | 130.91 terawatt-hours | 169.06 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 188.76 terawatt-hours | 172.9 terawatt-hours | 207.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 237.52 terawatt-hours | 217.1 terawatt-hours | 258.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 185.07 terawatt-hours | 155.85 terawatt-hours | 219.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.79 terawatt-hours | 133.32 terawatt-hours | 179.71 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy?
- Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Italy was 135.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 258.45 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 130.91 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Italy rank for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Italy ranks 22nd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.