Italy Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Italy generated 126 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 47.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 11th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Italy generated 126 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 47.3% of Italy's electricity in 2025.
- Italy was the 11th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Italy's gas generation in 2025 was 6% lower than in 2020, when it was 134 TWh.
- Italy's gas generation in 2025 was 13% higher than in 2015, when it was 111 TWh.
- Italy's gas generation peaked at 173 TWh in 2008.
- Italy's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Italy had 58.6 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Italy emitted 60.8 MtCO2 in 2025, 80% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 126 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Italy's electricity | 47.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 11 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 58.6 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 60.8 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.7 TWh |
| 1991 | 36.3 TWh |
| 1992 | 35.5 TWh |
| 1993 | 40.0 TWh |
| 1994 | 40.8 TWh |
| 1995 | 47.0 TWh |
| 1996 | 50.2 TWh |
| 1997 | 61.3 TWh |
| 1998 | 70.9 TWh |
| 1999 | 87.0 TWh |
| 2000 | 101 TWh |
| 2001 | 104 TWh |
| 2002 | 99.4 TWh |
| 2003 | 117 TWh |
| 2004 | 130 TWh |
| 2005 | 149 TWh |
| 2006 | 158 TWh |
| 2007 | 173 TWh |
| 2008 | 173 TWh |
| 2009 | 147 TWh |
| 2010 | 153 TWh |
| 2011 | 145 TWh |
| 2012 | 129 TWh |
| 2013 | 109 TWh |
| 2014 | 93.7 TWh |
| 2015 | 111 TWh |
| 2016 | 126 TWh |
| 2017 | 140 TWh |
| 2018 | 129 TWh |
| 2019 | 142 TWh |
| 2020 | 134 TWh |
| 2021 | 144 TWh |
| 2022 | 141 TWh |
| 2023 | 119 TWh |
| 2024 | 119 TWh |
| 2025 | 126 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Italy | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 16.6% | n/a |
| 1992 | 15.9% | n/a |
| 1993 | 18.2% | n/a |
| 1994 | 17.8% | n/a |
| 1995 | 19.8% | n/a |
| 1996 | 21.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 24.9% | n/a |
| 1998 | 27.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 33.6% | n/a |
| 2000 | 37.6% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 38.3% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 35.8% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 41.0% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 50.7% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 51.8% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 56.4% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 55.5% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 51.5% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 51.5% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 48.5% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 43.7% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 38.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 33.9% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 39.6% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 44.1% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 48.1% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 44.9% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 48.9% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 48.3% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 50.4% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 50.5% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 45.5% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 44.3% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 47.3% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 TWh | 47.3% | 21.7% | 58.6 GW | 60.8 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 119 TWh | 44.3% | 22.1% | 56.2 GW | 57.4 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 119 TWh | 45.5% | 22.5% | 57.2 GW | 57.6 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 141 TWh | 50.5% | 22.8% | 56.3 GW | 68.5 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 144 TWh | 50.4% | 23.2% | 55.6 GW | 69.7 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 134 TWh | 48.3% | 23.8% | 56.2 GW | 64.7 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 142 TWh | 48.9% | 23.8% | 57.4 GW | 68.6 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 129 TWh | 44.9% | 23.5% | 57.4 GW | 62.2 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 140 TWh | 48.1% | 23.5% | 57.4 GW | 68.0 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 126 TWh | 44.1% | 23.7% | 58.2 GW | 61.1 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Italy
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 9.81 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 8.71 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 11.1 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 11.3 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 11.7 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 11.7 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 10.0 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 6.78 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 5.54 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 8.09 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 10.1 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 8.13 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 9.42 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 9.70 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 11.6 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 13.8 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 14.7 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 10.4 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 9.34 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 6.59 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 6.75 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 9.12 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 11.4 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Italy can differ slightly from the annual totals.