Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Italy
Italy: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.0% in 2024. β Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Italy, 1965β2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Italy recorded 0.0% for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Italy peaked at 0.6% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1988.
Italy ranks 33rd of 80 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
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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 49.01 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Italy?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Italy was 0.0% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6% in 1986.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1988.
- How does Italy rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Italy ranks 33rd out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.