CO2 per capita ranking 2005 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2005, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (87.55). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2005) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 87.55 |
| 2 | Qatar | 52.77 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 34.53 |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | 27.05 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 26.29 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 26.25 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 26.04 |
| 8 | United States | 19.92 |
| 9 | Australia | 19.04 |
| 10 | Canada | 18.06 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 16.85 |
| 12 | Brunei Darussalam | 16.74 |
| 13 | Estonia | 14.81 |
| 14 | Gibraltar | 13.93 |
| 15 | Oman | 13.43 |
| 16 | Czechia | 12.64 |
| 17 | Russian Federation | 12.12 |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 11.75 |
| 19 | Seychelles | 11.64 |
| 20 | Belgium | 11.36 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2005 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2005 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2005?
Palau, with 87.55 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2005. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.