In this article, we will list 7 countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. If you want to read our discussion about carbon emission and productivity, go to 20 Countries With Most Carbon Dioxide Emission Per Capita.
7 – Saudi Arabia
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 18.2 T
Saudi Arabia is 7th on our list of the 20 countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. The main sources of carbon emissions in Saudi Arabia are primarily from the energy sector, particularly from the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation and industrial processes. However, the country has pledged to reduce its carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 278 million tons per year by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement.
6 – Trinidad and Tobago
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 22.4 T
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. Its high per capita emission is significantly above the global average and is primarily influenced by the country’s reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in its hydrocarbon-based economy. However, more recently, the country has developed a functional monitoring, reporting, and verification system to track its national greenhouse gas emissions, which helps in assessing the effectiveness of its carbon reduction measures.
5 – Brunei
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 24.0 T
Brunei is among the top five countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. The main sources of carbon emissions in Brunei are primarily from the energy sector, driven by the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation and industrial processes. The country’s significant oil and gas reserves contribute to its high per capita carbon emissions as well.
4 – Kuwait
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 25.6 T
Kuwait, like most other Gulf countries, ranks pretty high on a per capita carbon dioxide emission basis. The country’s reliance on fossil fuels for energy production and its noteworthy oil and gas industry has landed it in fourth position on our list.
3 – Bahrain
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 25.7 T
Bahrain is among the top 3 countries on our list of the 20 countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. However, the country is committed to reducing its carbon emissions. It has set a national target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, with an interim goal of a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2035.
2 – United Arab Emirates
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 25.8 T
The main sources of carbon emissions in the United Arab Emirates are primarily from the energy sector, driven by the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation and industrial processes. However, the country is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon emissions, including its aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 19% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
1 – Qatar
Annual Per Capita C02 Emissions – 37.6 T
Qatar tops our list of countries with the most carbon dioxide emissions per capita. The country’s dependence on oil and gas contributes significantly to its high per capita carbon emissions. However, the country has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
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