CO2 per capita ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (76.78). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 76.78. The twentieth economy, Belgium, reported 11.7 — a 6.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 76.78 |
| 2 | Qatar | 53.24 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 31.98 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 25.97 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 25.93 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 24.18 |
| 7 | Trinidad and Tobago | 21.48 |
| 8 | United States | 20.08 |
| 9 | Australia | 19.16 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.76 |
| 11 | Canada | 17.53 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 16.63 |
| 13 | Estonia | 14.71 |
| 14 | Gibraltar | 13.71 |
| 15 | Finland | 13.48 |
| 16 | Oman | 13.21 |
| 17 | Czechia | 12.9 |
| 18 | Seychelles | 12.87 |
| 19 | Russia | 12.07 |
| 20 | Belgium | 11.7 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
| Luxembourg | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2004?
Palau, with 76.78 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.