CO2 per capita ranking 2010 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2010, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (114.74). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 114.74 |
| 2 | Qatar | 44.66 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 31.13 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 29.5 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 25.03 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 23.47 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 22.12 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 20.3 |
| 9 | Australia | 18.85 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.81 |
| 11 | Oman | 18.67 |
| 12 | United States | 17.85 |
| 13 | Estonia | 16.68 |
| 14 | Canada | 16.53 |
| 15 | Gibraltar | 15.19 |
| 16 | Kazakhstan | 14.39 |
| 17 | New Caledonia | 13.45 |
| 18 | Korea, Rep. | 12.37 |
| 19 | Finland | 12.28 |
| 20 | Russian Federation | 12.23 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2010 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2010 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| United Arab Emirates | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2010?
Palau, with 114.74 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2010. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.