CO2 per capita ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (87.4). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 87.4 |
| 2 | Qatar | 51.39 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 30.77 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 26.02 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 25.96 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 23.15 |
| 7 | Trinidad and Tobago | 20.28 |
| 8 | United States | 19.97 |
| 9 | Australia | 18.67 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.62 |
| 11 | Canada | 18.13 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 16.41 |
| 13 | Estonia | 14.27 |
| 14 | Finland | 14.21 |
| 15 | Oman | 13.61 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 12.82 |
| 17 | Czechia | 12.82 |
| 18 | Russian Federation | 12.01 |
| 19 | Belgium | 11.89 |
| 20 | New Caledonia | 11.48 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | 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 2003?
Palau, with 87.4 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.