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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 32 (2023). World rank 158 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 27 of 47. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 9.3 (2024). World rank 182 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 37 of 48. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 11 (2024). World rank 175 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 35 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 15.9% → 14.7%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
32 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
9.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
11 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
24% 2024
Protected areas
14.7% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
1,992 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
41.5% 2022