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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 6.9 (2023). World rank 24 of 200 (1 = best); in Oceania, 14 of 17. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 14.7 (2024). World rank 185 of 203 (1 = best); in Oceania, 16 of 19. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 64,349 (2022). World rank 9 of 183; in Oceania, 2 of 7. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 30.5% → 30.6%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
6.9 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
6 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
14.7 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
38.9% 2024
Protected areas
30.6% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
64,349 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
8.1% 2022