Ireland
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 7.5 (2023). World rank 29 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 8 of 43. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 6 (2024). World rank 163 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 26 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 11.1 (2024). World rank 176 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 36 of 40. Better than all its neighbours (United Kingdom): air pollution PM2.5 and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (United Kingdom): protected areas, CO₂ emissions, and all greenhouse gases.