Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova
Moldova: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 39,986 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova stood at 39,986 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova peaked at 379,442 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 15,161 tonnes, in 2003.
Moldova ranks 157th of 248 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15,161 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 91,205 tonnes | +501.6% |
| 2005 | 171,367 tonnes | +87.9% |
| 2006 | 126,095 tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 138,458 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 379,442 tonnes | +174.0% |
| 2009 | 171,548 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 76,223 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2011 | 213,324 tonnes | +179.9% |
| 2012 | 92,746 tonnes | -56.5% |
| 2013 | 105,267 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2014 | 300,094 tonnes | +185.1% |
| 2015 | 154,993 tonnes | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 258,094 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 2017 | 125,479 tonnes | -51.4% |
| 2018 | 68,666 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 116,102 tonnes | +69.1% |
| 2020 | 60,554 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2021 | 76,044 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2022 | 163,255 tonnes | +114.7% |
| 2023 | 43,354 tonnes | -73.4% |
| 2024 | 36,543 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 37,837 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2026 | 39,986 tonnes | +5.7% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 39,986 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 39,986 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 33% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 156,182 tonnes | 15,161 tonnes | 379,442 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 151,099 tonnes | 68,666 tonnes | 300,094 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,368 tonnes | 36,543 tonnes | 163,255 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Moldova was 39,986 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 379,442 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,161 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Moldova rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Moldova ranks 157th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.