Sri Lanka
Country in Asia
In brief
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.7 (2024). World rank 42 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 6 of 48. Protected areas: 3.7% (2025). World rank 158 of 213 (1 = best); in Asia, 39 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 90.8% (2022). World rank 160 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 34 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 3.4% → 3.7%. Better than all its neighbours (India): CO₂ emissions, all greenhouse gases, and air pollution PM2.5. Worse than all its neighbours (India): protected areas and water stress.