Chile

Country in Americas

In brief

All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6 (2024). World rank 139 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 34 of 43. Protected areas: 37.9% (2025). World rank 17 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 3 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 45,262 (2022). World rank 12 of 183; in Americas, 5 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 6.8% → 37.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru): protected areas.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 23.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.9 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 24.5% 2024
Protected areas: 37.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 45,262 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 9% 2022