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Bangladesh

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 69.3 (2023). World rank 198 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 45 of 47. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.3 (2024). World rank 29 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 3 of 48. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 620 (2022). World rank 150 of 183; in Asia, 31 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 4.9% → 5.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Myanmar and India): protected areas, all greenhouse gases, and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Myanmar and India): air pollution PM2.5.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
69.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.7 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
1.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
14.4% 2024
Protected areas
5.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
620 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
5.7% 2022