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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 6.4 (2023). World rank 20 of 200 (1 = best); in Oceania, 12 of 17. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 14.1 (2024). World rank 192 of 203 (1 = best); in Oceania, 17 of 19. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 21.8 (2024). World rank 193 of 203 (1 = best); in Oceania, 18 of 19. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 28.7% → 33.5%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
6.4 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
14.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
21.8 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
17.4% 2024
Protected areas
33.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
18,909 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
4.7% 2022