CO2 per capita ranking 1975 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1975, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (157.63). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1975) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 157.63 |
| 2 | Qatar | 103.16 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 67.57 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 39.25 |
| 5 | Oman | 33.21 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 24.23 |
| 7 | Estonia | 22.5 |
| 8 | United States | 20.91 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 20.64 |
| 10 | Bahrain | 20.28 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.1 |
| 12 | Czechia | 17.6 |
| 13 | Canada | 17.29 |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 16.62 |
| 15 | Australia | 13.96 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.48 |
| 17 | Belgium | 13.06 |
| 18 | Puerto Rico (US) | 12.7 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.03 |
| 20 | Ukraine | 11.86 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1975 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1975 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| Oman | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1975?
Palau, with 157.63 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1975. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.