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Uganda

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 31.2 (2023). World rank 155 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 31 of 54. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.2 (2024). World rank 21 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 12 of 53. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.2 (2024). World rank 25 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 12 of 53.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
31.2 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.2 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
1.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
12% 2024
Protected areas
16.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
824 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
5.8% 2022