Maldives

Country in Asia

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 11.2 (2023). World rank 55 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 2 of 47. Protected areas: 0.1% (2025). World rank 199 of 213 (1 = best); in Asia, 48 of 48. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 57 (2022). World rank 177 of 183; in Asia, 42 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0% → 0.1%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 11.2 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.6 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 4 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 12.5% 2024
Protected areas: 0.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 57 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 15.7% 2022