Austria

Country in Europe

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10 (2023). World rank 45 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 17 of 43. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 6.3 (2024). World rank 165 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 28 of 40. Protected areas: 29.6% (2025). World rank 30 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 12 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 28.4% → 29.6%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 6.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 7.7 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 47.3% 2024
Protected areas: 29.6% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 6,083 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 8.7% 2022