What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Romania?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Romania was 0.4229 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 Romania?

The highest recorded value was 3.65 tonnes per person in 1989.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1858.

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

Romania ranks 56th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. 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); 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 Romania

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Romania
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)

Romania: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.4229 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.4229 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 17.1%

World rank

56th

of 179 countries

All-time high

3.65 tonnes per person

in 1989

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1858

Years of data

167

1858–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Romania, 1858–2024

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

Romania recorded 0.4229 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by source in 2024.

That represents a change of down 17.1% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Romania peaked at 3.65 tonnes per person in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1858.

Romania ranks 56th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	2
1860s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0314 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0526 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0826 tonnes per person	0.0619 tonnes per person	0.1066 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0588 tonnes per person	0.0433 tonnes per person	0.0892 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0503 tonnes per person	0.0156 tonnes per person	0.1447 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.2502 tonnes per person	0.1433 tonnes per person	0.3011 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.1697 tonnes per person	0.1296 tonnes per person	0.2217 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.1686 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.3848 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.6086 tonnes per person	0.4097 tonnes per person	0.78 tonnes per person	10
1960s	1.2 tonnes per person	0.8295 tonnes per person	1.72 tonnes per person	10
1970s	1.98 tonnes per person	1.63 tonnes per person	2.45 tonnes per person	10
1980s	3.03 tonnes per person	2.41 tonnes per person	3.65 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.78 tonnes per person	1.18 tonnes per person	2.39 tonnes per person	10
2000s	1.67 tonnes per person	1.34 tonnes per person	2.02 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.27 tonnes per person	0.9416 tonnes per person	1.68 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.6389 tonnes per person	0.4229 tonnes per person	0.8068 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Romania

53 Uzbekistan 0.5436 tonnes per person compare
54 Zimbabwe 0.5085 tonnes per person compare
55 Greece 0.48 tonnes per person compare
57 Colombia 0.4217 tonnes per person compare
58 Tajikistan 0.4131 tonnes per person compare
59 United Arab Emirates 0.3915 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 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 per capita co₂ emissions by source in Romania?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Romania was 0.4229 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 Romania?: The highest recorded value was 3.65 tonnes per person in 1989.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Romania?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1858.
How does Romania rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Romania ranks 56th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Romania?: Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. 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); 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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