What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania was 34.46 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 Romania?

The highest recorded value was 61.41 million tonnes in 1987.

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

The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1858.

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

Romania ranks 45th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Romania 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 Romania

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

Romania: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 34.46 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

34.46 million tonnes

Change on year

up 5.0%

World rank

45th

of 215 countries

All-time high

61.41 million tonnes

in 1987

All-time low

3,664 tonnes

in 1858

Years of data

167

1858–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania, 1858–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania is 34.46 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania peaked at 61.41 million tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1858.

Romania ranks 45th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	3,664 tonnes	3,664 tonnes	3,664 tonnes	2
1860s	15,389 tonnes	3,664 tonnes	25,648 tonnes	10
1870s	44,334 tonnes	36,640 tonnes	47,632 tonnes	10
1880s	75,550 tonnes	47,632 tonnes	125,288 tonnes	10
1890s	315,836 tonnes	164,880 tonnes	694,073 tonnes	10
1900s	2.18 million tonnes	762,112 tonnes	4.16 million tonnes	10
1910s	4.16 million tonnes	2.22 million tonnes	5.83 million tonnes	10
1920s	7.78 million tonnes	3.40 million tonnes	14.84 million tonnes	10
1930s	22.33 million tonnes	17.77 million tonnes	26.70 million tonnes	10
1940s	14.48 million tonnes	10.82 million tonnes	17.82 million tonnes	10
1950s	12.93 million tonnes	6.17 million tonnes	18.62 million tonnes	10
1960s	20.59 million tonnes	16.59 million tonnes	27.87 million tonnes	10
1970s	45.23 million tonnes	34.01 million tonnes	60.16 million tonnes	10
1980s	53.03 million tonnes	46.46 million tonnes	61.41 million tonnes	10
1990s	35.71 million tonnes	27.48 million tonnes	43.89 million tonnes	10
2000s	29.04 million tonnes	24.69 million tonnes	32.91 million tonnes	10
2010s	25.78 million tonnes	23.25 million tonnes	29.78 million tonnes	10
2020s	31.95 million tonnes	29.06 million tonnes	34.46 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Romania

42 Ecuador 39.52 million tonnes compare
43 Peru 39.06 million tonnes compare
44 Libya 36.87 million tonnes compare
46 Greece 33.38 million tonnes compare
47 Singapore 31.82 million tonnes compare
48 Ukraine 31.48 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Romania

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth -0.2% (2025)
Population, total 19.02 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.2% (2025)
Urban population 9.92 million (2025)
Urban population 52.2% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.61 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 8.86 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.61 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.61 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Romania →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Romania was 34.46 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 Romania?: The highest recorded value was 61.41 million tonnes in 1987.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Romania?: The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1858.
How does Romania rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Romania ranks 45th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Romania?: Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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

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