Azerbaijan

Country in Asia

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 23.7 (2023). World rank 137 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 19 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 800 (2022). World rank 138 of 183; in Asia, 29 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 57.5% (2022). World rank 147 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 26 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 5.5% → 12%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 23.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 5.7 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 14.6% 2024
Protected areas: 12% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 800 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 57.5% 2022