Israel
Country in Asia
In brief
Forest cover: 6.8% (2024). World rank 174 of 213; in Asia, 29 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 80 (2021). World rank 174 of 183; in Asia, 39 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 132% (2021). World rank 168 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 40 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 8.6% → 12.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria): protected areas and air pollution PM2.5.