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Eastern Europe

Moldova

Moldova emitted about 5.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 135th largest emitter. About 1.8 tonnes per person per year, 37% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
5.33Mt

0.01% of the world · 135th largest

Per person
1.8t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+8%

−85% since 1990

Total since 1850
1.36bn t

0.07% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
11%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20245.33
20235.33
20225.17
20215.76
20205.11
20195.38
20185.35
20175.09
20164.91
20154.79
20144.76
20134.90
20124.77
20114.95
20104.83
20094.54
20085.19
20074.98
20065.03
20054.94
20044.61
20034.40
20024.05
20013.79
20003.57
19994.69
19986.44
19977.30
199611.69
199511.41
199412.43
199315.85
199220.98
199129.62
199036.51

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Moldova

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Moldova

Where Moldova's electricity came from, 2025

  • Gas 85.2%
  • Oil 3.6%
  • Hydro 5.7%
  • Wind 2.6%
  • Solar 2.6%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.3%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

About Moldova's emissions

How much CO₂ does Moldova emit?

Moldova emitted about 5.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 135th largest emitter.

What are Moldova's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.8 tonnes per person per year, 37% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Moldova's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +8% compared with 2005 and −85% compared with 1990.

How much of Moldova's electricity is renewable?

11.2% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.