CO2 per capita ranking 1981 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1981, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (163.27). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1981) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 163.27 |
| 2 | Qatar | 40.29 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 34.6 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 31.99 |
| 5 | Estonia | 27.91 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 27.91 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 22.27 |
| 8 | United States | 20.52 |
| 9 | Kuwait | 19.93 |
| 10 | Czechia | 18.85 |
| 11 | Canada | 17.4 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.3 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 16.28 |
| 14 | Australia | 14.96 |
| 15 | Germany | 14.02 |
| 16 | Oman | 13.65 |
| 17 | Russian Federation | 13.65 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 13.32 |
| 19 | Belgium | 12.77 |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 12.13 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1981 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1981 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| Estonia | #29 | #29 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1981?
Palau, with 163.27 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1981. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.