CO2 per capita ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (175.48). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 175.48 |
| 2 | Qatar | 126.35 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 67.93 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 58.02 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 49.24 |
| 6 | United States | 22.41 |
| 7 | Libya | 19.22 |
| 8 | Czechia | 19.1 |
| 9 | Canada | 16.8 |
| 10 | Estonia | 15.7 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 14.98 |
| 12 | Kazakhstan | 14.89 |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 14.6 |
| 14 | Belgium | 14.45 |
| 15 | Bahrain | 14.32 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.87 |
| 17 | Australia | 12.85 |
| 18 | Denmark | 12.57 |
| 19 | United Kingdom | 12.1 |
| 20 | Sweden | 11.96 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1970?
Palau, with 175.48 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.