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Angola

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In brief

All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.9 (2024). World rank 50 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 30 of 53. Forest cover: 51.2% (2024). World rank 54 of 213; in Africa, 11 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.9% (2022). World rank 27 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 15 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 5% → 7.7%. Worse than all its neighbours (Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, Zambia, and Namibia): protected areas.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
19.9 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.7 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
1.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
51.2% 2024
Protected areas
7.7% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
4,153 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
1.9% 2022