Finland
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 4.6 (2023). World rank 8 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 1 of 43. Forest cover: 74.2% (2024). World rank 13 of 213; in Europe, 1 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 19,258 (2022). World rank 31 of 183; in Europe, 4 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 14.2% → 13.5%. Better than all its neighbours (Norway, Sweden, and Russia): air pollution PM2.5. Worse than all its neighbours (Norway, Sweden, and Russia): water stress.