CO2 per capita ranking 2008 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2008, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (73.53). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 73.53 |
| 2 | Qatar | 43.35 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 31.54 |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | 29.54 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 26.06 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 25.07 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 23.58 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 22.95 |
| 9 | Australia | 19.03 |
| 10 | United States | 18.71 |
| 11 | Saudi Arabia | 18.06 |
| 12 | Canada | 17.31 |
| 13 | Oman | 17.03 |
| 14 | Estonia | 15.62 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 15.12 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 14.17 |
| 17 | Russian Federation | 12.36 |
| 18 | Czechia | 12.14 |
| 19 | Iceland | 11.91 |
| 20 | Turkmenistan | 11.59 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2008 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2008 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2008?
Palau, with 73.53 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2008. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.