CO2 per capita ranking 2014 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2014, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (71.56). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 71.56 |
| 2 | Qatar | 51.48 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 27.65 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 25.32 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 25.19 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 24.58 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 20.7 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 19.45 |
| 9 | Oman | 18.75 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 17.65 |
| 11 | Estonia | 17.31 |
| 12 | New Caledonia | 17.03 |
| 13 | Australia | 16.89 |
| 14 | United States | 16.42 |
| 15 | Canada | 16.38 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 16.37 |
| 17 | Kazakhstan | 13.08 |
| 18 | Korea, Rep. | 12.43 |
| 19 | Russian Federation | 12.13 |
| 20 | Iceland | 10.58 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2014 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2014 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2014?
Palau, with 71.56 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2014. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.