CO2 per capita ranking 2001 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2001, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (122.14). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 122.14 |
| 2 | Qatar | 47.84 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 29.32 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.83 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 27.19 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 21.14 |
| 7 | United States | 20.63 |
| 8 | Australia | 18.7 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.58 |
| 10 | Canada | 17.23 |
| 11 | Trinidad and Tobago | 16.39 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 16.18 |
| 13 | Estonia | 13.15 |
| 14 | Czechia | 12.94 |
| 15 | Gibraltar | 12.66 |
| 16 | Oman | 12.33 |
| 17 | Finland | 12.25 |
| 18 | Belgium | 12.23 |
| 19 | Ireland | 11.91 |
| 20 | Russian Federation | 11.54 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2001 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2001 | 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 2001?
Palau, with 122.14 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2001. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.