CO2 per capita ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (139.5). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 139.5 |
| 2 | Qatar | 40.74 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 30.32 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 29.23 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 26.58 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 23.58 |
| 7 | Estonia | 23.05 |
| 8 | United States | 20.54 |
| 9 | Czechia | 18.41 |
| 10 | Canada | 17.18 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 16.85 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 16.55 |
| 13 | Australia | 15.63 |
| 14 | Russian Federation | 15.15 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 14.53 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 13.84 |
| 17 | Germany | 13.64 |
| 18 | Poland | 12.37 |
| 19 | Slovak Republic | 11.6 |
| 20 | Belgium | 11.28 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1988?
Palau, with 139.5 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.