CO2 per capita ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (169.64). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 169.64 |
| 2 | Qatar | 139.3 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 75.9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 53.39 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 48.78 |
| 6 | United States | 21.48 |
| 7 | Czechia | 19.19 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 16.95 |
| 9 | Canada | 16.66 |
| 10 | Estonia | 15.52 |
| 11 | Kazakhstan | 14.56 |
| 12 | Bahrain | 14.04 |
| 13 | Germany | 13.75 |
| 14 | Brunei Darussalam | 13.57 |
| 15 | Belgium | 13.38 |
| 16 | Libya | 13.06 |
| 17 | Australia | 12.56 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 11.97 |
| 19 | Denmark | 11.62 |
| 20 | Puerto Rico (US) | 11.49 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | 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 1971?
Palau, with 169.64 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.