Russian Federation leads in CO2 emissions

The Russian Federation tops the chart with the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita among the countries listed, at 11.4 metric tons. This figure significantly surpasses the emissions of other countries in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, highlighting a major environmental challenge for the nation.

Lowest emissions found in Albania and Moldova

Albania and Moldova are the countries with the lowest carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the CEE region, both at 1.7 metric tons. Their considerably lower emissions stand out, demonstrating a stark contrast with the highest emitter, the Russian Federation.

Emissions span a wide range across the CEE region

Emissions per capita in the CEE region exhibit a wide span, from as low as 1.7 metric tons in Albania and Moldova to as high as 11.4 metric tons in the Russian Federation. This range underscores the varying environmental footprints and potentially different energy policies and consumption patterns across these nations.

Top emitters primarily located in the northern and western parts of the region

Countries with higher emissions per capita, such as the Russian Federation (11.4 metric tons), Czech Republic (9.3 metric tons), and Poland (8.1 metric tons), are primarily located in the northern and western parts of the CEE region. This geographic pattern might reflect industrial activities and energy usage trends specific to these areas.

Balkan countries show moderate emissions

Balkan countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, show moderate carbon dioxide emissions per capita, with figures ranging from 3.6 to 6.0 metric tons. These levels indicate a middle ground in the spectrum of emissions intensity within the CEE region.

Slight clustering around 6 metric tons of CO2 equivalent

A noticeable cluster of countries, including Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, Serbia, and Slovenia, have emissions per capita around the 6 metric tons mark. This clustering suggests a common emissions profile that could reflect similar economic structures or energy mixes.