Moldova
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 15 (2023). World rank 81 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 33 of 43. Forest cover: 11.3% (2024). World rank 164 of 213; in Europe, 40 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 641 (2022). World rank 147 of 183; in Europe, 36 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 4.2% → 11.5%. Better than all its neighbours (Romania and Ukraine): all greenhouse gases. Worse than all its neighbours (Romania and Ukraine): protected areas and water stress.