CO2 per Capita: Top 15 Countries 🏭

What we’re showing

The top 15 countries in terms of CO2 emissions per capita as of 2021. China and India, the world’s two largest populations, were included for additional context.

Key takeaway

Many of the top countries have economies that are heavily reliant on fossil fuel exports.

Context

• Mongolia’s annual CO2 emissions have grown nearly 600% since 2000, largely driven by its agriculture sector.
• Nickel mining represents roughly 20% of New Caledonia’s GDP
• The economy of Sint Maarten leans heavily on tourism, with the majority of visitors arriving by cruise ship.