Italy: Fossil fuels electricity capacity

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 Italy

Fossil fuels electricity capacity, million kilowatts

 Latest value 61.00
 Year 2024
 Measure million kilowatts
 Data availability 1980 - 2024
 Average 53.22
 Min - Max 29.15 - 76.79
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2024 is 61 million kilowatts, a decline from 61.02 million kilowatts in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.01 million kilowatts, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1980 to 2024 is 53.22 million kilowatts. The minimum value, 29.15 million kilowatts, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 76.79 million kilowatts was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Italy - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - Recent values chart

Historical series
Italy - Fossil fuels electricity capacity - historical chart - 1980-2024




Definition: Installed capacity to produce electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.

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