What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova?

Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova was 1.03 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 fuel type recorded in Moldova?

The highest recorded value was 5.53 tonnes per person in 1980.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.

How does Moldova rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?

Moldova ranks 135th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. 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 fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type 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 fuel type was 1.03 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.03 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 0.0%

World rank

135th

of 213 countries

All-time high

5.53 tonnes per person

in 1980

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type 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

In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova stood at 1.03 tonnes per person.

That represents a change of up 58.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova peaked at 5.53 tonnes per person in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1830.

That places Moldova 135th out of 213 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 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0009 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.002 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0108 tonnes per person	0.0016 tonnes per person	0.0277 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0671 tonnes per person	0.0313 tonnes per person	0.0996 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.1862 tonnes per person	0.1174 tonnes per person	0.2731 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.2954 tonnes per person	0.2396 tonnes per person	0.3362 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.2672 tonnes per person	0.1193 tonnes per person	0.3262 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1841 tonnes per person	0.1114 tonnes per person	0.295 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.7017 tonnes per person	0.4882 tonnes per person	0.8638 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.7881 tonnes per person	0.5692 tonnes per person	0.9674 tonnes per person	10
1950s	1.51 tonnes per person	0.9944 tonnes per person	2.16 tonnes per person	10
1960s	2.95 tonnes per person	2.28 tonnes per person	3.63 tonnes per person	10
1970s	4.77 tonnes per person	3.86 tonnes per person	5.43 tonnes per person	10
1980s	5.11 tonnes per person	4.25 tonnes per person	5.53 tonnes per person	10
1990s	1.48 tonnes per person	0.3317 tonnes per person	4.37 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.4472 tonnes per person	0.3028 tonnes per person	0.538 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.7102 tonnes per person	0.5982 tonnes per person	0.8835 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.9771 tonnes per person	0.844 tonnes per person	1.03 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Moldova

132 Jordan 1.09 tonnes per person compare
133 Albania 1.06 tonnes per person compare
134 Morocco 1.05 tonnes per person compare
136 Mauritania 1.01 tonnes per person compare
137 Namibia 0.9807 tonnes per person compare
138 Georgia 0.9803 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

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)

All data for Moldova →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova?: Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Moldova was 1.03 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 fuel type recorded in Moldova?: The highest recorded value was 5.53 tonnes per person in 1980.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Moldova?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.
How does Moldova rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?: Moldova ranks 135th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Moldova?: Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. 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 fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type
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: 213 places, 21,415 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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