Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova
Moldova: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 430,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
430,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
84th
of 179 countries
All-time high
11.64 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
170,000 tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 430,000 tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova peaked at 11.64 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 170,000 tonnes, in 2012.
Moldova ranks 84th of 179 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.64 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 6.66 million tonnes | -42.8% |
| 1992 | 1.55 million tonnes | -76.7% |
| 1993 | 1.37 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 1.19 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1995 | 1.09 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 700,000 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 1997 | 640,000 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 530,000 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 360,000 tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2000 | 259,999 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2001 | 270,000 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 330,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 300,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 270,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 220,000 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 210,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 250,000 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 220,000 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 170,000 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 180,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 180,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 180,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 230,000 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2017 | 320,000 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 2018 | 330,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 360,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 370,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 470,000 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 2022 | 400,000 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 430,000 tonnes | +7.5% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 430,000 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 430,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.57 million tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 11.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 255,000 tonnes | 210,000 tonnes | 330,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 239,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 360,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 417,500 tonnes | 370,000 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 81 Suriname 470,000 tonnes compare
- 82 Philippines 450,000 tonnes compare
- 83 Uruguay 440,000 tonnes compare
- 85 Sierra Leone 390,000 tonnes compare
- 86 Democratic Republic of Congo 320,000 tonnes compare
- 86 Slovenia 320,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Moldova
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,722 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 470.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,252 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 353.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 51.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.84 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Moldova was 430,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 11.64 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 170,000 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Moldova rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Moldova ranks 84th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.