CO2 per capita ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (163.59). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 163.59 |
| 2 | Qatar | 150.31 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 72.07 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 51.68 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 46.13 |
| 6 | United States | 22.44 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 20.72 |
| 8 | Czechia | 19.1 |
| 9 | Canada | 17.24 |
| 10 | Estonia | 16.69 |
| 11 | Bahrain | 15.81 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 15.49 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 15.18 |
| 14 | Belgium | 14.52 |
| 15 | Germany | 14.04 |
| 16 | Puerto Rico (US) | 13.8 |
| 17 | Australia | 12.77 |
| 18 | Denmark | 11.97 |
| 19 | United Kingdom | 11.73 |
| 20 | Netherlands | 11.29 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | 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 1972?
Palau, with 163.59 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.