Countries with the Highest CO₂ Emissions per Capita (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Per capita CO₂ emissions reveal which countries contribute most to climate change relative to their population. Here are the 25 highest emitters in 2024.
Palau leads with co₂ emissions (tonnes per capita) of 82.8.
Qatar ranks #2 at 47.3.
Bahrain ranks #3 at 23.9.
Kuwait ranks #4 at 23.7.
Brunei Darussalam ranks #5 at 20.2.
Top 25 Countries by CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita)
| # | Country | CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palau | 82.8 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Qatar | 47.3 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Bahrain | 23.9 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Kuwait | 23.7 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Brunei Darussalam | 20.2 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 19.6 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Oman | 18.7 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Saudi Arabia | 18.5 | 2024 |
| 9 |  United Arab Emirates | 18.3 | 2024 |
| 10 |  New Caledonia | 17.1 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Gibraltar | 16.1 | 2024 |
| 12 |  Australia | 14.1 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Canada | 14 | 2024 |
| 14 |  Russian Federation | 14 | 2024 |
| 15 |  United States | 13.6 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Kazakhstan | 12.6 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Korea, Rep. | 11.4 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Turkmenistan | 10.9 | 2024 |
| 19 |  Luxembourg | 10.6 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Greenland | 10.5 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Singapore | 9.8 | 2024 |
| 22 |  China | 9.3 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 9.1 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Libya | 8.7 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Iceland | 8.5 | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest co₂ emissions (tonnes per capita) in 2024?
Palau has the highest co₂ emissions (tonnes per capita) at 82.8 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 203 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.