Eastern Europe
Romania
Romania emitted about 68.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, making it the 50th largest emitter. About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 69Mt
- Per person
- 3.6t
- Change since 2005
- −32%
- Total since 1850
- 8.86bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 47%
0.18% of the world · 50th largest
World average 4.7 t
−61% since 1990
0.48% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.55 |
| 2023 | 67.87 |
| 2022 | 73.19 |
| 2021 | 77.50 |
| 2020 | 73.95 |
| 2019 | 76.69 |
| 2018 | 79.87 |
| 2017 | 79.43 |
| 2016 | 76.59 |
| 2015 | 78.05 |
| 2014 | 79.34 |
| 2013 | 78.80 |
| 2012 | 89.85 |
| 2011 | 92.39 |
| 2010 | 84.49 |
| 2009 | 87.81 |
| 2008 | 107.00 |
| 2007 | 108.50 |
| 2006 | 104.29 |
| 2005 | 101.34 |
| 2004 | 103.23 |
| 2003 | 103.71 |
| 2002 | 99.07 |
| 2001 | 98.93 |
| 2000 | 93.21 |
| 1999 | 88.90 |
| 1998 | 104.78 |
| 1997 | 118.12 |
| 1996 | 129.12 |
| 1995 | 125.68 |
| 1994 | 120.87 |
| 1993 | 122.71 |
| 1992 | 132.00 |
| 1991 | 142.26 |
| 1990 | 176.54 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Romania
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Romania
Where Romania's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 13.4%
- Gas 18.7%
- Oil 0.4%
- Nuclear 20.5%
- Hydro 24.3%
- Wind 12.0%
- Solar 9.8%
- Bioenergy & other 1.0%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Romania's emissions
How much CO₂ does Romania emit?
Romania emitted about 68.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, making it the 50th largest emitter.
What are Romania's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Romania's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −32% compared with 2005 and −61% compared with 1990.
How much of Romania's electricity is renewable?
47.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.