CO2 per capita ranking 2022 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by CO2 Emissions per Capita in 2022, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Palau (78.73). A total of 203 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Palau, stood at 78.73. The twentieth economy, Luxembourg, reported 11.12 — a 7.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 203 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | metric tons per capita (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 78.73 |
| 2 | Qatar | 45.2 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 25.47 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 22.36 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 20.94 |
| 6 | Trinidad and Tobago | 20.87 |
| 7 | Oman | 19.68 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 19.37 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 19.28 |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 16.9 |
| 11 | New Caledonia | 16.08 |
| 12 | Canada | 14.78 |
| 13 | Australia | 14.53 |
| 14 | United States | 14.42 |
| 15 | Turkmenistan | 14.01 |
| 16 | Russia | 13.14 |
| 17 | Kazakhstan | 12.31 |
| 18 | South Korea | 11.87 |
| 19 | Estonia | 11.13 |
| 20 | Luxembourg | 11.12 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2022 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2022 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | #1 | #1 |
| Qatar | #2 | #2 |
| Bahrain | #3 | #3 |
| Kuwait | #4 | #4 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest CO2 per capita in 2022?
Palau, with 78.73 (metric tons per capita).
How many countries are included?
203 economies reported a value for EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 in 2022. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.