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Slovenia

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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 6.3 (2024). World rank 164 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 27 of 40. Forest cover: 61.8% (2024). World rank 27 of 213; in Europe, 3 of 47. Protected areas: 40.1% (2025). World rank 11 of 213 (1 = best); in Europe, 4 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 54.1% → 40.1%. Better than all its neighbours (Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Hungary): protected areas. Worse than all its neighbours (Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Hungary): all greenhouse gases.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
12.6 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
6.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
8.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
61.8% 2024
Protected areas
40.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
8,840 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
5.6% 2022