CO2 per capita ranking 1980 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1980, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (162.56). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1980) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 162.56 |
| 2 | Qatar | 52.79 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 40.5 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 37.55 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 31.87 |
| 6 | Estonia | 27.39 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 22.12 |
| 8 | Bahrain | 21.69 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 21.25 |
| 10 | United States | 21.04 |
| 11 | Czechia | 18.78 |
| 12 | Canada | 18.37 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 17.39 |
| 14 | Australia | 15.13 |
| 15 | Germany | 14.5 |
| 16 | Belgium | 13.98 |
| 17 | Russian Federation | 13.78 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 13.6 |
| 19 | Oman | 12.89 |
| 20 | Poland | 12.83 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1980 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1980 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1980?
Palau, with 162.56 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1980. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.