CO2 per capita ranking 1997 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1997, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (139.07). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 139.07 |
| 2 | Qatar | 50.68 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 29.92 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.6 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 23.35 |
| 6 | Brunei Darussalam | 21.29 |
| 7 | United States | 20.9 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 20.38 |
| 9 | Australia | 17.5 |
| 10 | Canada | 16.91 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.22 |
| 12 | Estonia | 15.13 |
| 13 | Czechia | 13.01 |
| 14 | Belgium | 12.21 |
| 15 | Finland | 12.21 |
| 16 | Denmark | 12.16 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 11.54 |
| 18 | Trinidad and Tobago | 11.37 |
| 19 | Singapore | 11.11 |
| 20 | Germany | 11.06 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1997 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1997 | 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 1997?
Palau, with 139.07 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1997. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.