CO2 per capita ranking 1985 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1985, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (136.46). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1985) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 136.46 |
| 2 | Qatar | 42.22 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 37.6 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 30.86 |
| 5 | Estonia | 25.88 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 22.42 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 21.56 |
| 8 | United States | 19.67 |
| 9 | Czechia | 19.03 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.58 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.64 |
| 12 | Canada | 16.51 |
| 13 | Australia | 15.07 |
| 14 | Russian Federation | 14.21 |
| 15 | Germany | 13.98 |
| 16 | Kazakhstan | 13.75 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.15 |
| 18 | Denmark | 12.27 |
| 19 | Poland | 12.22 |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 11.78 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1985 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1985 | 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 1985?
Palau, with 136.46 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1985. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.