CO2 Emissions Per Capita by Country 2025
Compare carbon footprints worldwide - from Qatar's 37.6 tons to DR Congo's 0.04 tons per person
World Average
tons CO2/person/year
Highest - Qatar
tons CO2/person/year
Lowest - DR Congo
tons CO2/person/year
Understanding Carbon Footprint Per Person
CO2 emissions per capita measures the average carbon dioxide produced per person yearly. World average is 4.7 tons, but ranges from 37.6 (Qatar) to 0.04 (DR Congo). Our carbon data tracksemissions by country, historical trends, and climate progress.
Also known as carbon footprint per person, per capita emissions, and individual carbon output, this metric is closely related to climate change, energy use, and development.
Our emissions statistics covers multiple dimensions including by country, by region, over time, and comparison with population.
Per Capita Emissions Statistics & Data
Track CO2 per person, carbon footprint rankings, and world average.
View Qatar emissions, Gulf States carbon, and highest emitters.
Explore USA vs China, developed nations, and emissions disparities.
Learn about lowest emitters, African nations, and climate equity.
What You'll Find on This Page
- •World: 4.7 tons CO2/person average
- •Highest: Qatar 37.6, Kuwait 25.6, UAE 25.3
- •Comparison: USA 14.9 vs China 8.0 tons
- •Lowest: DR Congo 0.04, Burundi 0.06 tons
This page provides comprehensive data including CO2 emissions per capita statistics, carbon footprint data, climate tracker, emissions rankings, carbon 2025, environmental trends, GCP data, and global emissions statistics.
| Rank | Country | Region | Emissions/Person | Population (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇶🇦Qatar | Middle East | 37.6 tons | 2.9M |
| 2 | 🇰🇼Kuwait | Middle East | 25.6 tons | 4.3M |
| 3 | 🇦🇪UAE | Middle East | 25.3 tons | 9.9M |
| 4 | 🇧🇭Bahrain | Middle East | 23.4 tons | 1.5M |
| 5 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Middle East | 19.3 tons | 36.4M |
| 6 | 🇦🇺Australia | Oceania | 16.8 tons | 26.4M |
| 7 | 🇺🇸USA | North America | 14.9 tons | 341.8M |
| 8 | 🇨🇦Canada | North America | 14.2 tons | 39.7M |
| 9 | 🇷🇺Russia | Europe | 11.4 tons | 144.4M |
| 10 | 🇰🇷S. Korea | Asia | 11.3 tons | 51.7M |
Highest CO2 Emitters Per Capita
Historical Trend: Per Capita Emissions
Quick Facts:
- •Qatar's per capita emissions are 627x higher than DR Congo's
- •If everyone lived like Americans, we'd need 5 Earths
- •Top 10% of global emitters produce 50% of all CO2
- •USA emissions peaked in 2005 at 20.8 tons, now 14.9 tons
- •China's per capita emissions surpassed EU average in 2019
- •Global average has stayed near 4.7 tons since 2010 despite population growth