October 1, 20151 min readChina and the U.S. Are Not the Biggest Carbon Emitters on a Per-Person BasisPer capita, the world's greatest carbon emitters are small countriesBy Mark FischettiOn supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. SOURCE: WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE'S CAIT CLIMATE DATA EXPLORER http://cait2.wri.org; Graphic by Jan Willem Tulp.Data are from 2012 and exclude land-use changes and forestry.