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Paraguay

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In brief

All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6 (2024). World rank 139 of 203 (1 = best); in Americas, 34 of 43. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 17,307 (2022). World rank 35 of 183; in Americas, 16 of 36. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 1.8% (2022). World rank 26 of 178 (1 = best); in Americas, 5 of 35. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 6.5% → 14.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil): CO₂ emissions.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
15.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
1.2 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
36.5% 2024
Protected areas
14.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
17,307 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
1.8% 2022