Mozambique
Country in Africa
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.3 (2024). World rank 29 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 18 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1 (2024). World rank 20 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 8 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.8% (2022). World rank 25 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 14 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 12.1% → 18%. Better than all its neighbours (Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe): air pollution PM2.5 and water stress.