Russia
Country in Europe
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 14 (2024). World rank 190 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 39 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 17.9 (2024). World rank 190 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 40 of 40. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 29,895 (2022). World rank 20 of 183; in Europe, 3 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 7.6% → 8.6%. Worse than all its neighbours (Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, and Ukraine): CO₂ emissions.