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Burkina Faso

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 37.3 (2023). World rank 173 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 42 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.3 (2024). World rank 27 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 17 of 53. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 555 (2022). World rank 154 of 183; in Africa, 43 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 15.8% → 16.8%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
37.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
1.5 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
12.3% 2024
Protected areas
16.8% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
555 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
7.8% 2022