Gambia
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 38.3 (2023). World rank 176 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 44 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.2 (2024). World rank 23 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 14 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 0.7 (2024). World rank 12 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 4 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 1.4% → 2.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Senegal): CO₂ emissions, all greenhouse gases, air pollution PM2.5, and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Senegal): protected areas.