Moldova CO₂ Emissions
Moldova emitted 5.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 135th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 1.76 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Moldova emit?
Moldova produced 5.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Moldova accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 3.0 million, that is 1.76 tonnes per person, 63% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Moldova since 1990
Annual emissions in Moldova have fallen by 85% since 1990, from 37 million tonnes to 5.3 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 12%. Emissions peaked in 1985 at 40 million tonnes and are now 87% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Moldova, at about 59% of the total, followed by gas at 26% and cement at 11%.
How Moldova compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Moldova in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Nicaragua | 5.63 | 0.02% | 0.81 |
| 134 | Gabon | 5.40 | 0.01% | 2.13 |
| 135 | Moldova | 5.33 | 0.01% | 1.75 |
| 136 | New Caledonia | 5.29 | 0.01% | 18.06 |
| 137 | Mauritania | 5.24 | 0.01% | 1.01 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Moldova has emitted about 1.4 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.07% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Moldova emit per year?
Moldova emitted 5.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Moldova?
About 1.76 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 63% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Moldova rising or falling?
They have risen by 12% over the last ten years and fallen by 85% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1985 at 40 million tonnes and are now 87% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Moldova?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 59% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 26%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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