CO2 per capita ranking 2013 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2013, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (103.37). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 103.37 |
| 2 | Qatar | 53.29 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 27.85 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 26.76 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 25.64 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 25.35 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 19.81 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 19 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.94 |
| 10 | Oman | 18.42 |
| 11 | Estonia | 17.93 |
| 12 | Australia | 17.54 |
| 13 | United States | 16.5 |
| 14 | Canada | 16.4 |
| 15 | Kazakhstan | 15.73 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 15.42 |
| 17 | New Caledonia | 14.18 |
| 18 | Korea, Rep. | 12.73 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.27 |
| 20 | Iceland | 11.46 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2013 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2013 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2013?
Palau, with 103.37 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2013. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.