CO2 per capita ranking 2017 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2017, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (67.17). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 67.17. The twentieth economy, Seychelles, reported 12.03 — a 5.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 67.17 |
| 2 | Qatar | 44.82 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 23.99 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 23.46 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 22.48 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 22.16 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | 19.48 |
| 8 | Gibraltar | 18.98 |
| 9 | Brunei Darussalam | 18.19 |
| 10 | Oman | 17.93 |
| 11 | Australia | 16.72 |
| 12 | Estonia | 16.67 |
| 13 | Canada | 16.2 |
| 14 | New Caledonia | 15.49 |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 15.41 |
| 16 | United States | 15.18 |
| 17 | South Korea | 12.95 |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 12.14 |
| 19 | Russia | 12.14 |
| 20 | Seychelles | 12.03 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2017 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2017 | 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 2017?
Palau, with 67.17 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2017. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.