What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova was 3.14 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Moldova?

The highest recorded value was 23.36 million tonnes in 1985.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Moldova?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.

How does Moldova rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Moldova ranks 131st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Moldova?

Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Moldova data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Moldova: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 3.14 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

3.14 million tonnes

Change on year

down 1.1%

World rank

131st

of 215 countries

All-time high

23.36 million tonnes

in 1985

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova stood at 3.14 million tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova peaked at 23.36 million tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.

Moldova ranks 131st of 215 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
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	4
1860s	932.7 tonnes	289 tonnes	2,251 tonnes	10
1870s	12,964 tonnes	1,839 tonnes	33,883 tonnes	10
1880s	87,240 tonnes	38,618 tonnes	133,676 tonnes	10
1890s	264,794 tonnes	158,964 tonnes	401,822 tonnes	10
1900s	456,786 tonnes	372,630 tonnes	503,823 tonnes	10
1910s	451,444 tonnes	209,127 tonnes	561,224 tonnes	10
1920s	345,379 tonnes	198,740 tonnes	571,534 tonnes	10
1930s	1.44 million tonnes	954,597 tonnes	1.83 million tonnes	10
1940s	1.76 million tonnes	1.28 million tonnes	2.26 million tonnes	10
1950s	4.22 million tonnes	2.51 million tonnes	6.49 million tonnes	10
1960s	9.95 million tonnes	7.00 million tonnes	13.08 million tonnes	10
1970s	18.28 million tonnes	14.07 million tonnes	21.72 million tonnes	10
1980s	21.65 million tonnes	18.86 million tonnes	23.36 million tonnes	10
1990s	6.58 million tonnes	1.42 million tonnes	19.47 million tonnes	10
2000s	1.77 million tonnes	1.28 million tonnes	2.03 million tonnes	10
2010s	2.36 million tonnes	2.08 million tonnes	2.75 million tonnes	10
2020s	2.98 million tonnes	2.59 million tonnes	3.17 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Moldova

128 Tajikistan 3.77 million tonnes compare
129 Georgia 3.73 million tonnes compare
130 North Macedonia 3.51 million tonnes compare
132 Madagascar 3.13 million tonnes compare
133 Botswana 3.10 million tonnes compare
134 Estonia 3.07 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Moldova

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
Population growth -1.8% (2025)
Population, total 2.36 million (2025)
Urban population growth -1.3% (2025)
Urban population 1.03 million (2025)
Urban population 43.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.76 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.36 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 1.76 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.76 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Moldova was 3.14 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Moldova?: The highest recorded value was 23.36 million tonnes in 1985.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Moldova?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
How does Moldova rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Moldova ranks 131st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Moldova?: Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.