CO2 per capita ranking 2015 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2015, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (67.27). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 67.27 |
| 2 | Qatar | 48.66 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 27.24 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 24.93 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 24.42 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 24.32 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 20.51 |
| 8 | Oman | 18.95 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 17.69 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.44 |
| 11 | Australia | 16.82 |
| 12 | Luxembourg | 16.34 |
| 13 | New Caledonia | 16.12 |
| 14 | Canada | 16.09 |
| 15 | Estonia | 15.98 |
| 16 | United States | 15.95 |
| 17 | Korea, Rep. | 12.62 |
| 18 | Russian Federation | 12.15 |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | 11.21 |
| 20 | Iceland | 10.97 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2015 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2015 | 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 2015?
Palau, with 67.27 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2015. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.