Bahamas

Country in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 5.3 (2023). World rank 17 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 3 of 39. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.6 (2024). World rank 123 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 28 of 43. Forest cover: 50.9% (2024). World rank 55 of 213; in Americas, 19 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 1.2% → 8.3%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 5.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.6 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 4.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 50.9% 2024
Protected areas: 8.3% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 1,761 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: No data