Portugal
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 8.8 (2023). World rank 37 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 13 of 43. Protected areas: 17.2% (2025). World rank 72 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 27 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 3,642 (2022). World rank 74 of 183; in Europe, 19 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 7.5% → 17.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Spain): CO₂ emissions, all greenhouse gases, air pollution PM2.5, and water stress. Worse than all its neighbours (Spain): protected areas.