5 countries with Biggest Carbon Footprint per Capita

In this article, we will look into the 5 countries with the biggest carbon footprint per capita. If you want to read our detailed analysis you can go directly to the 25 Countries with Biggest Carbon Footprint per Capita.

5. Brunei

Carbon Footprint Per Capita: 27.96 Tonnes of CO_2e per Capita

Brunei is ranked among the countries producing the biggest carbon footprint per capita. According to the Climate Watch Data global GHG emissions data, Brunei reported a carbon footprint of 27.96 tonnes in 2020. The country emitted 12.23 million tonnes of CO_2e, representing 0.03% of global emissions.

4. Bahrain

Carbon Footprint Per Capita: 31.82 Tonnes of CO_2e per Capita

Bahrain emitted a total of 54.15 million tonnes of CO_2e and 31.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per capita in 2020. The country contributed 0.11% to the total global emissions. It is ranked 4th on our list.

3. Kuwait

Carbon Footprint Per Capita: 31.82 Tonnes of CO_2e per Capita

Kuwait ranks 3rd on our list, reporting a carbon footprint per capita of 31.82 tonnes. In 2020, Kuwait emitted  135.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, depicting a 0.29% contribution to global emissions.

2. Turkmenistan

Carbon Footprint Per Capita: 32.18 Tonnes of CO_2e per Capita

Turkmenistan ranks 2nd on our list, reporting a carbon footprint per capita of 32.18 tonnes. In 2020, Turkmenistan emitted 194.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, depicting a 0.41% contribution to global emissions.

1. Qatar

Carbon Footprint Per Capita: 41.51 Tonnes of CO_2e per Capita

Qatar tops our list of the 25 countries with the biggest carbon footprint per capita. According to the Climate Watch Data’s global GHG emissions data, Qatar reported a carbon footprint of 41.51 tonnes in 2020. The country emitted 119.61 million tonnes of CO_2e, representing 0.25% of global emissions.

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