CO2 per capita ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (131.08). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 131.08 |
| 2 | Qatar | 51.2 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 31.07 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 29.33 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 24.95 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 24.27 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 21.4 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 20.29 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 19.68 |
| 10 | Oman | 19.42 |
| 11 | Australia | 18.48 |
| 12 | United States | 17.02 |
| 13 | Estonia | 16.83 |
| 14 | Canada | 16.77 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 15.39 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 14.5 |
| 17 | New Caledonia | 13.3 |
| 18 | Korea, Rep. | 12.97 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.81 |
| 20 | Greenland | 12 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | 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 2011?
Palau, with 131.08 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.