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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 54.1 (2023). World rank 190 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 40 of 47. Protected areas: 4.5% (2025). World rank 152 of 213 (1 = best); in Asia, 36 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 66.5% (2022). World rank 152 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 30 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 3.5% → 4.5%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
54.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
2.2 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
24.4% 2024
Protected areas
4.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
1,014 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
66.5% 2022