CO2 per capita ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (137.05). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 137.05 |
| 2 | Qatar | 39.63 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 32.25 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 32.19 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 28.49 |
| 6 | Estonia | 23.39 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 23 |
| 8 | United States | 19.52 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.7 |
| 10 | Australia | 16.18 |
| 11 | Russian Federation | 16.13 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 15.92 |
| 13 | Canada | 15.5 |
| 14 | Kazakhstan | 15.04 |
| 15 | Czechia | 14.57 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 14.2 |
| 17 | Germany | 12.39 |
| 18 | Denmark | 12.24 |
| 19 | Belgium | 11.97 |
| 20 | Finland | 11.35 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | 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 1991?
Palau, with 137.05 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.