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Armenia

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In brief

Forest cover: 11.9% (2024). World rank 161 of 213; in Asia, 26 of 47. Protected areas: 38.9% (2025). World rank 15 of 213 (1 = best); in Asia, 3 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 62% (2022). World rank 151 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 29 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 23.1% → 38.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Türkiye): protected areas, CO₂ emissions, and all greenhouse gases.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
28.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
2.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
3.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
11.9% 2024
Protected areas
38.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
2,310 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
62% 2022