Malta

Country in Europe

In brief

Forest cover: 1.5% (2024). World rank 191 of 213; in Europe, 43 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 95 (2022). World rank 171 of 183; in Europe, 40 of 40. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 72.6% (2022). World rank 155 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 39 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0.5% → 8%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.2 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 1.5% 2024
Protected areas: 8% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 95 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 72.6% 2022