Ghana
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 28.1 (2023). World rank 147 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 30 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.7 (2024). World rank 51 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 33 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.4 (2024). World rank 34 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 18 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 7.8% → 7.9%. Worse than all its neighbours (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, and Togo): protected areas and CO₂ emissions.