Benin
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 39.7 (2023). World rank 177 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 45 of 54. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.2 (2024). World rank 28 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 14 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1% (2022). World rank 15 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 10 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 22.9% → 28.8%. Better than all its neighbours (Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo): protected areas, all greenhouse gases, and water stress.