Brazil

Country in Americas

In brief

Protected areas: 29.4% (2025). World rank 32 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 5 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 26,918 (2022). World rank 24 of 183; in Americas, 11 of 36. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.5% (2022). World rank 21 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 4 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 20.4% → 29.4%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 13.4 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 2.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.1 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 58.6% 2024
Protected areas: 29.4% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 26,918 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.5% 2022