Countries with the Highest CO₂ Emissions per Capita (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Compare CO2 emissions per person excluding land use, land-use change and forestry. These are annual emissions, not cumulative responsibility for climate change.
Palau leads with CO₂ emissions per capita, excluding LULUCF (t CO2e) 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 per Capita, Excluding LULUCF (t CO2e)
| # | Country | CO₂ Emissions per Capita, Excluding LULUCF (t CO2e) | 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 per capita, excluding LULUCF (t CO2e) in 2024?
Palau has the highest CO₂ emissions per capita, excluding LULUCF (t CO2e) 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.