CO2 per capita ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (123.02). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 123.02 |
| 2 | Qatar | 51.75 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 28.49 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 28.44 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 25.12 |
| 6 | United States | 20.83 |
| 7 | Australia | 18.39 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.39 |
| 9 | Luxembourg | 18.38 |
| 10 | Canada | 17.04 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.72 |
| 12 | Estonia | 13.71 |
| 13 | Trinidad and Tobago | 13.7 |
| 14 | Belgium | 12.48 |
| 15 | Czechia | 12.43 |
| 16 | Finland | 11.55 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 11.51 |
| 18 | Denmark | 11.36 |
| 19 | Gibraltar | 11.33 |
| 20 | Germany | 11.05 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 1998?
Palau, with 123.02 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.