CO2 Emissions per Capita: Moldova

Analysis# Moldova CO2 Emissions per Capita Moldova's per capita CO2 emissions reached 3.417 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a dramatic 56.8% decline since 1970. The country's emissions peaked at 10.74 metric tons in 1987, during the Soviet era, but have fallen substantially in the decades since independence. The lowest point came in 2000 at 2.358 metric tons—a sharp drop following the economic transition of the 1990s. Recent years show modest volatility rather than clear directional movement. After declining to 3.278 metric tons in 2022, emissions ticked upward to 3.417 in 2024, remaining well below historical peaks. Moldova's current emissions intensity ranks among Europe's lower figures, though the slight uptick in 2023-2024 suggests growing energy demands may continue to pressure reduction efforts.