What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova was 0.081 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Moldova?

The highest recorded value was 2.46 tonnes per person in 1986.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Moldova?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 tonnes per person in 1832.

How does Moldova rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Moldova ranks 90th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Moldova?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Moldova

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Moldova
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Moldova: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.081 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.081 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 14.6%

World rank

90th

of 179 countries

All-time high

2.46 tonnes per person

in 1986

All-time low

0.0002 tonnes per person

in 1832

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Moldova, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova is 0.081 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 14.6% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova peaked at 2.46 tonnes per person in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 tonnes per person, in 1832.

That places Moldova 90th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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	0.0002 tonnes per person	0.0002 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0.0037 tonnes per person	0.0012 tonnes per person	0.0052 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0153 tonnes per person	0.0065 tonnes per person	0.031 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0535 tonnes per person	0.0334 tonnes per person	0.0759 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.082 tonnes per person	0.0737 tonnes per person	0.0958 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.1221 tonnes per person	0.0879 tonnes per person	0.1917 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.2494 tonnes per person	0.1905 tonnes per person	0.3257 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.2993 tonnes per person	0.0723 tonnes per person	0.4562 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1722 tonnes per person	0.0678 tonnes per person	0.3153 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.7669 tonnes per person	0.3274 tonnes per person	1.08 tonnes per person	10
1940s	1.11 tonnes per person	0.3921 tonnes per person	1.68 tonnes per person	10
1950s	2.12 tonnes per person	1.72 tonnes per person	2.41 tonnes per person	10
1960s	2.17 tonnes per person	2.08 tonnes per person	2.32 tonnes per person	10
1970s	2.18 tonnes per person	2.14 tonnes per person	2.23 tonnes per person	10
1980s	2.16 tonnes per person	1.97 tonnes per person	2.46 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.7247 tonnes per person	0.1046 tonnes per person	1.67 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.076 tonnes per person	0.0438 tonnes per person	0.0939 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.111 tonnes per person	0.0872 tonnes per person	0.1623 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0868 tonnes per person	0.0707 tonnes per person	0.1115 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Moldova

87 Egypt 0.104 tonnes per person compare
88 Afghanistan 0.0913 tonnes per person compare
89 Jamaica 0.083 tonnes per person compare
91 Iran 0.0699 tonnes per person compare
92 Argentina 0.0692 tonnes per person compare
93 Peru 0.0691 tonnes per person compare

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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 per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Moldova was 0.081 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Moldova?: The highest recorded value was 2.46 tonnes per person in 1986.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Moldova?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 tonnes per person in 1832.
How does Moldova rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Moldova ranks 90th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Moldova?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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