CO2 per capita ranking 1992 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1992, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (122.32). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1992) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 122.32 |
| 2 | Qatar | 40.4 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 31.04 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 29.57 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 26.36 |
| 6 | Brunei Darussalam | 19.87 |
| 7 | United States | 19.56 |
| 8 | Estonia | 17.35 |
| 9 | Kuwait | 16.49 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 16.34 |
| 11 | Australia | 16.2 |
| 12 | Canada | 15.77 |
| 13 | Kazakhstan | 15.31 |
| 14 | Russian Federation | 14.85 |
| 15 | Czechia | 13.99 |
| 16 | Ukraine | 12.43 |
| 17 | Belgium | 11.71 |
| 18 | Germany | 11.63 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 11.13 |
| 20 | Denmark | 11.1 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1992 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1992 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1992?
Palau, with 122.32 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1992. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.