Denmark
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 7.5 (2023). World rank 28 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 7 of 43. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.4 (2024). World rank 146 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 17 of 40. Protected areas: 23.8% (2025). World rank 46 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 17 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 20.5% → 23.8%. Better than all its neighbours (Germany): CO₂ emissions, all greenhouse gases, air pollution PM2.5, and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Germany): protected areas.