Greenland

Territory in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 1.6 (2023). World rank 1 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 1 of 39. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 10.5 (2024). World rank 184 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 40 of 43. Forest cover: 0% (2024). World rank 209 of 213; in Americas, 46 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 22.4% → 22.6%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 1.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 10.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 11.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 0% 2024
Protected areas: 22.6% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: No data
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: No data