Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova
Moldova: Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0%
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
144th
of 197 countries
All-time high
0.2%
in 1850
All-time low
0.0%
in 2024
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova, 1850–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 0.0% for share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova peaked at 0.2% in 1850 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2024.
That places Moldova 144th out of 197 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.
Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 0.2% | — |
| 1851 | 0.2% | -5.5% |
| 1852 | 0.1% | -4.6% |
| 1853 | 0.1% | -3.6% |
| 1854 | 0.1% | -3.3% |
| 1855 | 0.1% | -3.1% |
| 1856 | 0.1% | -2.8% |
| 1857 | 0.1% | -2.7% |
| 1858 | 0.1% | -2.5% |
| 1859 | 0.1% | -2.4% |
| 1860 | 0.1% | -1.4% |
| 1861 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 1862 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1863 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1864 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1865 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1866 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1867 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1868 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1869 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1870 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 1871 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 1872 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1873 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1874 | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 1875 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1876 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1877 | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 1878 | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 1879 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1880 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1881 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 1882 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 1883 | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| 1884 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 1885 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 1886 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1887 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1888 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1889 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1890 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 1891 | 0.1% | -1.0% |
| 1892 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1893 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1894 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1895 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1896 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1897 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1898 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1899 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1900 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1901 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1902 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1903 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1904 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1905 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1906 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1907 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1908 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1909 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1910 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1911 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1912 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1913 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1914 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1915 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1916 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1917 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1918 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1919 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1920 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1921 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1922 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1923 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1924 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1925 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1926 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1927 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1928 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1929 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1930 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1931 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1932 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1933 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1934 | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 1935 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1936 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1937 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1938 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1939 | 0.1% | -0.8% |
| 1940 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1941 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1942 | 0.1% | -0.7% |
| 1943 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1944 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1945 | 0.1% | -0.6% |
| 1946 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1947 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1948 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1949 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1950 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1951 | 0.1% | -0.5% |
| 1952 | 0.1% | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 0.1% | -0.2% |
| 1954 | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| 1955 | 0.1% | -0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.1% | +0.1% |
| 1957 | 0.1% | +0.1% |
| 1958 | 0.1% | +0.2% |
| 1959 | 0.1% | -2.2% |
| 1960 | 0.1% | -2.1% |
| 1961 | 0.1% | -2.4% |
| 1962 | 0.1% | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 0.0% | -2.5% |
| 1964 | 0.0% | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 0.0% | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 0.0% | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 0.0% | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 0.0% | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 0.0% | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 0.0% | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 0.0% | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 0.0% | -3.8% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 0.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1%, 16% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0%, 23% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More climate change data for Moldova
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova?
- Share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change in Moldova was 0.0% in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 1850.
- What is the lowest share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2024.
- How does Moldova rank for share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change?
- Moldova ranks 144th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of global cumulative co₂ emissions from land-use change rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from land-use change since the first year of available data, measured as a percentage of global cumulative emissions of CO₂ from land-use change.