Pakistan
Country in Asia
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 58.4 (2023). World rank 194 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 43 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 226 (2022). World rank 165 of 183; in Asia, 35 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 110% (2022). World rank 163 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 36 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 9.8% → 15.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Afghanistan, China, India, and Iran): protected areas. Worse than all its neighbours (Afghanistan, China, India, and Iran): air pollution PM2.5 and water stress.