CO2 per capita ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (86.65). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 86.65 |
| 2 | Qatar | 50.36 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 33.8 |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | 29.7 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 26.5 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 25.39 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 25.27 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 23.63 |
| 9 | United States | 19.4 |
| 10 | Australia | 19.08 |
| 11 | Canada | 17.64 |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 17.09 |
| 13 | Oman | 16.76 |
| 14 | Estonia | 14.43 |
| 15 | Gibraltar | 14.36 |
| 16 | Finland | 13.26 |
| 17 | Kazakhstan | 13.05 |
| 18 | Czechia | 12.77 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.42 |
| 20 | Seychelles | 12.41 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | 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 2006?
Palau, with 86.65 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.