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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 6.5 (2024). World rank 166 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 29 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 8.7 (2024). World rank 164 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 29 of 40. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 2.1% (2022). World rank 30 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 5 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 1.5% → 9.5%. Worse than all its neighbours (Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia): protected areas and air pollution PM2.5.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
26.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
6.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
8.7 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
42.2% 2024
Protected areas
9.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
11,077 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
2.1% 2022