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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 14 (2024). World rank 191 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 42 of 43. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 18.6 (2024). World rank 192 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 42 of 43. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 73,170 (2022). World rank 6 of 183; in Americas, 3 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 6.2% → 11.6%. Better than all its neighbours (United States): air pollution PM2.5 and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (United States): protected areas, CO₂ emissions, and all greenhouse gases.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
6.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
14 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
18.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
42% 2024
Protected areas
11.6% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
73,170 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
3.7% 2022