Rwanda
Country in Africa
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 36 (2023). World rank 171 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 40 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.2 (2024). World rank 19 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 10 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 0.6 (2024). World rank 10 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 2 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 8.8% → 9.1%. Worse than all its neighbours (Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda): air pollution PM2.5 and water stress.