CO2 per capita ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (125.27). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 125.27 |
| 2 | Qatar | 43.07 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 31.14 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.53 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 22.91 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 22.08 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 20.48 |
| 8 | United States | 20.14 |
| 9 | Australia | 17.16 |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | 16.67 |
| 11 | Canada | 16.54 |
| 12 | Estonia | 15.28 |
| 13 | Denmark | 14.06 |
| 14 | Czechia | 13.32 |
| 15 | Finland | 12.67 |
| 16 | Belgium | 12.53 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 12.1 |
| 18 | Russian Federation | 11.66 |
| 19 | Singapore | 11.58 |
| 20 | Germany | 11.47 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | 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 1996?
Palau, with 125.27 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.