CO2 per capita ranking 1995 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1995, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (136.65). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 136.65. The twentieth economy, Germany, reported 11.15 — a 12× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1995) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 136.65 |
| 2 | Qatar | 40.79 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 31.79 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.27 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 23.97 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 22.22 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 19.97 |
| 8 | United States | 19.8 |
| 9 | Australia | 16.81 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 16.34 |
| 11 | Canada | 16.24 |
| 12 | Estonia | 14.34 |
| 13 | Czechia | 12.94 |
| 14 | Belgium | 12.07 |
| 15 | Russia | 11.92 |
| 16 | Singapore | 11.73 |
| 17 | Denmark | 11.58 |
| 18 | Finland | 11.5 |
| 19 | Netherlands | 11.49 |
| 20 | Germany | 11.15 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1995 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1995 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1995?
Palau, with 136.65 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1995. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.