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Guatemala

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 29.7 (2023). World rank 151 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 37 of 39. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 1.1 (2024). World rank 66 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 5 of 43. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 2.4 (2024). World rank 66 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 8 of 43. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 15.7% → 10.2%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
29.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
1.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
2.4 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
33.1% 2024
Protected areas
10.2% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
6,118 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
5.7% 2022