Sweden
Country in Europe
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 5.3 (2023). World rank 16 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 3 of 43. Forest cover: 68.6% (2024). World rank 19 of 213; in Europe, 2 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 16,306 (2022). World rank 37 of 183; in Europe, 5 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 13.1% → 15.9%. Better than all its neighbours (Finland and Norway): protected areas, CO₂ emissions, and all greenhouse gases.