CO2 per capita ranking 1976 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1976, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (158.34). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1976) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 158.34 |
| 2 | Qatar | 89.17 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 74.01 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 41.65 |
| 5 | Oman | 35.34 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 24.08 |
| 7 | Estonia | 23.46 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 23.25 |
| 9 | United States | 22.09 |
| 10 | Bahrain | 20.85 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 20.21 |
| 12 | Czechia | 18.02 |
| 13 | Canada | 17.63 |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 16.7 |
| 15 | Germany | 14.33 |
| 16 | Australia | 14.02 |
| 17 | Belgium | 14.02 |
| 18 | Puerto Rico (US) | 13.7 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.39 |
| 20 | Ukraine | 12.16 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1976 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1976 | 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 1976?
Palau, with 158.34 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1976. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.