CO2 per capita ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (158.37). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 158.37 |
| 2 | Qatar | 40.58 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 32.64 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 29.89 |
| 5 | Estonia | 27.82 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 26.83 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 22.61 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 20.24 |
| 9 | United States | 19.27 |
| 10 | Czechia | 19.02 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.67 |
| 12 | Canada | 16.48 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 15.44 |
| 14 | Australia | 15.12 |
| 15 | Russian Federation | 13.76 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.45 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.23 |
| 18 | Belgium | 11.99 |
| 19 | Poland | 11.74 |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 11.69 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | 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 1982?
Palau, with 158.37 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.