Eswatini
Country in Africa
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.9 (2024). World rank 60 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 38 of 53. Protected areas: 4.2% (2025). World rank 155 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 40 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 77.6% (2022). World rank 156 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 48 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 4% → 4.2%. Worse than all its neighbours (Mozambique and South Africa): protected areas and water stress.