CO2 per capita ranking 1983 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1983, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (160.47). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 160.47. The twentieth economy, Slovakia, reported 11.56 — a 14× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1983) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 160.47 |
| 2 | Qatar | 34.35 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 29.78 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 27.76 |
| 5 | Estonia | 27.46 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 25.1 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 22.65 |
| 8 | Kuwait | 20.78 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 19.69 |
| 10 | Czechia | 19.06 |
| 11 | United States | 19.03 |
| 12 | Canada | 16.06 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 14.98 |
| 14 | Australia | 14.17 |
| 15 | Russia | 13.91 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.69 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.18 |
| 18 | Oman | 12.12 |
| 19 | Poland | 11.74 |
| 20 | Slovakia | 11.56 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1983 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1983 | 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 1983?
Palau, with 160.47 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1983. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.