Iraq

Country in Asia

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 49.5 (2023). World rank 188 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 38 of 47. Forest cover: 1.6% (2024). World rank 190 of 213; in Asia, 40 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 59.6% (2022). World rank 149 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 28 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0.9% → 1.5%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 49.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 5.2 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 1.6% 2024
Protected areas: 1.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 799 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 59.6% 2022