Cuba

Country in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 9.5 (2023). World rank 42 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 10 of 39. Protected areas: 6.9% (2025). World rank 134 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 24 of 46. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 23.9% (2022). World rank 116 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 30 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 4.9% → 6.9%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 9.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 1.9 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 34.9% 2024
Protected areas: 6.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 3,447 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 23.9% 2022