Tajikistan
Country in Asia
In brief
Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 33.4 (2023). World rank 164 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 31 of 47. Forest cover: 3.1% (2024). World rank 184 of 213; in Asia, 36 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 69.9% (2022). World rank 154 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 31 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 22.3% → 22.6%. Better than all its neighbours (Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan): protected areas.