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Lebanon

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 26.7 (2023). World rank 144 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 23 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 836 (2022). World rank 134 of 183; in Asia, 28 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 58.8% (2022). World rank 148 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 27 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0.9% → 4.7%. Better than all its neighbours (Israel and Syria): water stress.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
26.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
1.9 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
3.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
13.8% 2024
Protected areas
4.7% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
836 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
58.8% 2022