Nicaragua
Country in Americas
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.8 (2024). World rank 58 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 3 of 43. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 23,209 (2022). World rank 28 of 183; in Americas, 14 of 36. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 2.2% (2022). World rank 33 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 6 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 15.5% → 10.1%. Better than all its neighbours (Costa Rica and Honduras): CO₂ emissions and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Costa Rica and Honduras): protected areas.