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Thailand

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 23.5 (2023). World rank 135 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 18 of 47. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 5.9 (2024). World rank 137 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 28 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 23% (2022). World rank 115 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 13 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 12.5% → 13.4%. Worse than all its neighbours (Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia): water stress.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
23.5 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
4 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
5.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
38.7% 2024
Protected areas
13.4% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
3,130 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
23% 2022