CO2 per capita ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (110.65). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 110.65 |
| 2 | Qatar | 49.23 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 28.66 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.87 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 25.32 |
| 6 | United States | 21.01 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 20.17 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.61 |
| 9 | Australia | 18.6 |
| 10 | Canada | 17.7 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.4 |
| 12 | Trinidad and Tobago | 14.52 |
| 13 | Czechia | 12.9 |
| 14 | Estonia | 12.76 |
| 15 | Gibraltar | 12.31 |
| 16 | Belgium | 12.18 |
| 17 | Oman | 11.53 |
| 18 | Ireland | 11.52 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 11.47 |
| 20 | Singapore | 11.3 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2000?
Palau, with 110.65 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.