Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania
Romania: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 2.69 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.69 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
36th
of 179 countries
All-time high
8.08 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
880,000 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Romania recorded 2.69 million tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 85.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania peaked at 8.08 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 880,000 tonnes, in 2002.
Romania ranks 36th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.08 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 6.84 million tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1992 | 3.56 million tonnes | -48.0% |
| 1993 | 2.59 million tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1994 | 1.99 million tonnes | -23.2% |
| 1995 | 2.53 million tonnes | +27.1% |
| 1996 | 1.89 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1997 | 2.70 million tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1998 | 2.32 million tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 1.05 million tonnes | -54.7% |
| 2000 | 1.15 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 1.03 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 880,000 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 890,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 1.22 million tonnes | +37.1% |
| 2005 | 1.34 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 1.14 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2007 | 1.47 million tonnes | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 1.49 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 1.19 million tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2010 | 1.20 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.58 million tonnes | +31.7% |
| 2012 | 1.74 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 1.45 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 1.38 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.53 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 1.55 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.87 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 2.12 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 2.07 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 2.03 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 2.64 million tonnes | +30.0% |
| 2022 | 2.70 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.69 million tonnes | -0.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2.69 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2.69 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.35 million tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 8.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.18 million tonnes | 880,000 tonnes | 1.49 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.20 million tonnes | 2.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.52 million tonnes | 2.03 million tonnes | 2.70 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More climate change data for Romania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 268.00 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,282 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,155 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,127 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 361.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,810 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,531 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 279.88 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 9.55 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Romania was 2.69 million 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 8.08 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 880,000 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Romania rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Romania ranks 36th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.