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Saudi Arabia

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 73.5 (2023). World rank 199 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 46 of 47. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 18.5 (2024). World rank 196 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 43 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 974% (2022). World rank 176 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 45 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 28.3% → 17%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
73.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
18.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
23.8 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
1.3% 2024
Protected areas
17% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
75 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
974% 2022