Uzbekistan

Country in Asia

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 32.8 (2023). World rank 162 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 30 of 47. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 468 (2022). World rank 156 of 183; in Asia, 32 of 47. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 123% (2022). World rank 166 of 178 (1 = best); in Asia, 38 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 3.4% → 14.1%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 32.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4.1 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 6.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 8.8% 2024
Protected areas: 14.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 468 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 123% 2022