Norway
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 5.5 (2023). World rank 18 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 4 of 43. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 9.7 (2024). World rank 172 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 34 of 40. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 70,000 (2022). World rank 7 of 183; in Europe, 2 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 4.8% → 5.4%. Better than all its neighbours (Finland, Sweden, and Russia): water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Finland, Sweden, and Russia): protected areas.