Central African Republic

Country in Africa

In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.1 (2024). World rank 11 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 53. Forest cover: 72.5% (2024). World rank 15 of 213; in Africa, 4 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 0.3% (2022). World rank 9 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 6 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 18.1% → 14.8%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 33.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 2.5 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 72.5% 2024
Protected areas: 14.8% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 27,658 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 0.3% 2022