CO2 per capita ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (173.07). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 173.07 |
| 2 | Qatar | 47 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 38.27 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 30.58 |
| 5 | Estonia | 26.6 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 22.37 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 20.28 |
| 8 | United States | 19.74 |
| 9 | Czechia | 19.3 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.44 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 17.76 |
| 12 | Canada | 16.67 |
| 13 | Australia | 14.37 |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 14.34 |
| 15 | Russian Federation | 14.05 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.94 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.17 |
| 18 | Poland | 12.04 |
| 19 | Slovak Republic | 11.91 |
| 20 | Belgium | 11.29 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | 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 1984?
Palau, with 173.07 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.