Vietnam

Country in Asia

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 24.8 (2023). World rank 139 of 200 (1 = best); in Asia, 20 of 47. Forest cover: 47.1% (2024). World rank 64 of 213; in Asia, 10 of 47. Protected areas: 2.9% (2025). World rank 163 of 213 (1 = best); in Asia, 42 of 48. Worse than all its neighbours (Cambodia, China, and Laos): protected areas.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 24.8 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 4.3 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 5.8 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 47.1% 2024
Protected areas: 2.9% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 3,606 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 18.1% 2022