CO2 per capita ranking 2019 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2019, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (71.26). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 71.26 |
| 2 | Qatar | 44.59 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 24.83 |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | 24.36 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 21.8 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 20.95 |
| 7 | New Caledonia | 20.39 |
| 8 | Gibraltar | 20.21 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 19.29 |
| 10 | Oman | 18.61 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 17.18 |
| 12 | Canada | 16.19 |
| 13 | Australia | 16.1 |
| 14 | Luxembourg | 15.63 |
| 15 | United States | 15.04 |
| 16 | Russian Federation | 12.77 |
| 17 | Korea, Rep. | 12.65 |
| 18 | Estonia | 11.65 |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | 11.39 |
| 20 | Turkmenistan | 10.77 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2019 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2019 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2019?
Palau, with 71.26 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2019. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.