Jordan

Country in Asia

In brief

Forest cover: 0.8% (2024). World rank 199 of 213; in Asia, 44 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 61 (2022). World rank 176 of 183; in Asia, 41 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 105% (2022). World rank 162 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 35 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 1.7% → 5.4%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 32.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 2.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 0.8% 2024
Protected areas: 5.4% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 61 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 105% 2022