Guyana
Country in Americas
In brief
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 10.5 (2024). World rank 174 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 38 of 43. Forest cover: 87.1% (2024). World rank 6 of 213; in Americas, 2 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 293,317 (2022). World rank 2 of 183; in Americas, 1 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 5.3% → 5.1%. Worse than all its neighbours (Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela): protected areas, CO₂ emissions, and all greenhouse gases.