Countries by Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita 2024
Source:
World Bank
Key Findings
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Palau leads in Total greenhouse gas emissions per capita (tonnes CO2 equivalent) with 86.68 in 2024.
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Average Total greenhouse gas emissions per capita (tonnes CO2 equivalent) in 2024: 27.12 · median: 22.76.
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Gap in 2024: Palau is 6.5× larger than Libya.
About This Dataset
Countries by Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Capita 2024
The 20 countries and territories with the highest total greenhouse gas emissions per person in 2024, in tonnes of CO2 equivalent. This counts methane and nitrous oxide alongside carbon dioxide, so it is broader than a CO2-only ranking. Palau is highest at 86.68 tonnes per person, ahead of Qatar at 56.95 and Bahrain at 40.55. Data covers 203 countries and territories.
Analysis
The median country emits 4.11 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per person. Small energy-exporting states dominate the top of this list because national emissions are divided across a small population, so a single refinery or gas field can lift the per-person figure enormously.
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- World Bank
- Coverage
- 20 entities · 2024 · 20 observations
- Measure
- Total greenhouse gas emissions per capita (tonnes CO2 equivalent)
- Last updated
- 31 August 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
Data Sources & References
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