North Macedonia

Country in Europe

In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4 (2024). World rank 133 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 11 of 40. Protected areas: 29% (2025). World rank 33 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 13 of 46. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 52.6% (2022). World rank 144 of 178 (1 = best); in Europe, 37 of 39. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 9.7% → 29%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 21.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 5.4 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 40.8% 2024
Protected areas: 29% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 2,948 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 52.6% 2022