Zimbabwe

Country in Africa

In brief

Protected areas: 28.3% (2025). World rank 35 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 7 of 54. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 763 (2022). World rank 142 of 183; in Africa, 37 of 53. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 46.1% (2022). World rank 138 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 44 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 26.7% → 28.3%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 15 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 1.9 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 35.7% 2024
Protected areas: 28.3% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 763 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 46.1% 2022