CO2 per capita ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (148.9). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 148.9 |
| 2 | Qatar | 41.31 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 33.07 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 28.17 |
| 5 | Estonia | 24.44 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 23.16 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 22.99 |
| 8 | United States | 19.81 |
| 9 | Czechia | 18.81 |
| 10 | Canada | 16.23 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.13 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 15.94 |
| 13 | Australia | 15.35 |
| 14 | Russian Federation | 14.9 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 14.26 |
| 16 | Germany | 13.77 |
| 17 | Ukraine | 13.74 |
| 18 | Poland | 12.7 |
| 19 | Denmark | 11.98 |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 11.46 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | 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 1987?
Palau, with 148.9 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.