Republic of the Congo
Country in Africa
In brief
Protected areas: 34.2% (2025). World rank 21 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 54. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 36,785 (2022). World rank 16 of 183; in Africa, 3 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 0% (2022). World rank 1 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 33.6% → 34.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, and Gabon): protected areas and water stress.