Dominican Republic
Country in Americas
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 13.5 (2023). World rank 69 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 18 of 39. Forest cover: 46.7% (2024). World rank 65 of 213; in Americas, 23 of 46. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 39.5% (2022). World rank 133 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 32 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 11.2% → 15.3%. Better than all its neighbours (Haiti): protected areas and air pollution PM2.5. Worse than all its neighbours (Haiti): CO₂ emissions, all greenhouse gases, and water stress.