CO2 per capita ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (145.18). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 145.18. The twentieth economy, Slovakia, reported 11.17 — a 13× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 145.18 |
| 2 | Qatar | 42.45 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 34.23 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 29.99 |
| 5 | Estonia | 25.03 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 24.58 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 22.28 |
| 8 | United States | 19.34 |
| 9 | Czechia | 18.84 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 16 |
| 11 | Canada | 15.96 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 15.74 |
| 13 | Australia | 14.88 |
| 14 | Russia | 14.57 |
| 15 | Germany | 13.89 |
| 16 | Kazakhstan | 13.59 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.38 |
| 18 | Denmark | 12.38 |
| 19 | Poland | 12.34 |
| 20 | Slovakia | 11.17 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | 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 1986?
Palau, with 145.18 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.