Burundi
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 35.7 (2023). World rank 169 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 38 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.1 (2024). World rank 13 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 4 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 0.6 (2024). World rank 11 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 3 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 7% → 7.6%. Worse than all its neighbours (DR Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania): protected areas.