Saint Lucia

Country in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10.4 (2023). World rank 48 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 11 of 39. Forest cover: 53.8% (2024). World rank 44 of 213; in Americas, 12 of 46. Protected areas: 1% (2025). World rank 178 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 34 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 0.9% → 1%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 10.4 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 1.7 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 2.6 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 53.8% 2024
Protected areas: 1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 1,678 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 14.3% 2022