When we look at the countries with the highest per capita carbon emissions, measured in tons of CO₂, we see that the biggest economies are not necessarily the biggest polluters. In fact, countries whose economies rely on fossil fuel exports dominate the top 3 countries with the highest per-capita carbon emissions.
Qatar has been ranked first in terms of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per capita, producing nearly 67.38 tonnes of CO₂ per resident. This puts Qatar well ahead of its peers in the top ranks. Bahrain and Kuwait rank second and third, respectively, with 26.7 tonnes and 25 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per capita. Below is the full list of countries ranked from highest to lowest in terms of per capita emissions.
Ranked: Countries with the highest per-capita carbon emissions
| Rank | Country/Territory | CO₂ per capita (t) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 35.6 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 26.7 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 25 |
| 4 | Trinidad & Tobago | 23.7 |
| 5 | Brunei | 23.5 |
| 6 | UAE | 21.8 |
| 7 | New Caledonia | 19.10 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 18.7 |
| 9 | Oman | 17.89 |
| 10 | Australia | 15.1 |
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