CO2 per capita ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (71.74). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 71.74 |
| 2 | Qatar | 41.28 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 25.02 |
| 4 | Brunei Darussalam | 22.64 |
| 5 | Trinidad and Tobago | 21.81 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 21.12 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 20.81 |
| 8 | New Caledonia | 19.87 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 18.29 |
| 10 | Oman | 18.17 |
| 11 | Gibraltar | 17.68 |
| 12 | Australia | 15.3 |
| 13 | Canada | 14.42 |
| 14 | United States | 13.47 |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 12.68 |
| 16 | Russian Federation | 12.28 |
| 17 | Korea, Rep. | 11.91 |
| 18 | Kazakhstan | 11.57 |
| 19 | Turkmenistan | 11.05 |
| 20 | Singapore | 9.48 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #5 | #5 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2020?
Palau, with 71.74 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.