Barbados

Country in Americas

In brief

Protected areas: 0.1% (2025). World rank 199 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 43 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 283 (2022). World rank 162 of 183; in Americas, 36 of 36. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 87.5% (2022). World rank 159 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 35 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0% → 0.1%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10.9 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 2.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 14.6% 2024
Protected areas: 0.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 283 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 87.5% 2022