Turkmenistan
Country in Asia
In brief
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 10.9 (2024). World rank 186 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 39 of 48. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 15.3 (2024). World rank 186 of 203 (1 = best); in Asia, 39 of 48. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 135% (2022). World rank 170 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 42 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 3.2% → 4.3%. Worse than all its neighbours (Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan): water stress.