CO2 per capita ranking 1973 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1973, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (158.92). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1973) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 158.92 |
| 2 | Qatar | 152.44 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 82.13 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 55.2 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 38.95 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 26.38 |
| 7 | United States | 23.11 |
| 8 | Estonia | 18.89 |
| 9 | Czechia | 18.8 |
| 10 | Bahrain | 18.66 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.15 |
| 12 | Canada | 17.87 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 15.9 |
| 14 | Belgium | 15.03 |
| 15 | Puerto Rico (US) | 14.97 |
| 16 | Germany | 14.66 |
| 17 | Australia | 13.28 |
| 18 | United Kingdom | 12.28 |
| 19 | Iceland | 12.16 |
| 20 | Denmark | 11.71 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1973 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1973 | 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 1973?
Palau, with 158.92 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1973. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.