Vanuatu

Country in Oceania

In brief

Forest cover: 74.6% (2024). World rank 12 of 213; in Oceania, 6 of 19. Protected areas: 0.1% (2025). World rank 199 of 213 (1 = best); in Oceania, 14 of 19. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 31,944 (2022). World rank 17 of 183; in Oceania, 4 of 7.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.9 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 74.6% 2024
Protected areas: 0.1% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 31,944 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: No data