Croatia

Country in Europe

In brief

Protected areas: 24.1% (2025). World rank 45 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 16 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 9,778 (2022). World rank 46 of 183; in Europe, 8 of 40. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.5% (2022). World rank 23 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 3 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 23.7% → 24.1%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 15.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 34.8% 2024
Protected areas: 24.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 9,778 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.5% 2022