Albania

Country in Europe

In brief

Protected areas: 18% (2025). World rank 68 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 25 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 10,972 (2022). World rank 43 of 183; in Europe, 7 of 40. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 4.8% (2022). World rank 55 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 12 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 2.2% → 18%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 15.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 1.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 34.3% 2024
Protected areas: 18% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 10,972 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 4.8% 2022