DR Congo
Country in Africa
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.1 (2024). World rank 11 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 0.5 (2024). World rank 8 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 0.2% (2022). World rank 5 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 3 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 12.6% → 14.9%.