CO2 per capita ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (74.05). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 74.05 |
| 2 | Qatar | 50.9 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 29.89 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 27.06 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 26.16 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 22.49 |
| 7 | United States | 19.91 |
| 8 | Australia | 18.91 |
| 9 | Canada | 17.67 |
| 10 | Trinidad and Tobago | 17.64 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.4 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 16.34 |
| 13 | Oman | 13.03 |
| 14 | Gibraltar | 12.8 |
| 15 | Estonia | 12.7 |
| 16 | Finland | 12.64 |
| 17 | Czechia | 12.49 |
| 18 | Russian Federation | 11.53 |
| 19 | Belgium | 11.47 |
| 20 | Ireland | 11.44 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | 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 2002?
Palau, with 74.05 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.