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Czechia

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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 7.1 (2024). World rank 170 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 32 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 9.2 (2024). World rank 168 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 31 of 40. Protected areas: 21.9% (2025). World rank 55 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 20 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 21.7% → 21.9%. Worse than all its neighbours (Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia): protected areas.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
12.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
7.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
9.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
38.4% 2024
Protected areas
21.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
1,232 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
22% 2022