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Greece

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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 5.1 (2024). World rank 151 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 19 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.9 (2024). World rank 148 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 18 of 40. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 5,557 (2022). World rank 65 of 183; in Europe, 14 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 8.6% → 11.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Albania, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and North Macedonia): air pollution PM2.5.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
14.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
5.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
6.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
37% 2024
Protected areas
11.2% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
5,557 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
20.3% 2022