Rankings · Environment
Environment Rankings
Ranked indicators
4
212
countries ranked at most
Emissions, forests, protected land and renewable energy.
Environment Leaders
All rankingsWho tops each of the 4 ranked indicators in this category. Every heading links to the full table.
Countries by CO₂ Emissions per Capita
41.27 tonnes per capitaQatar
Highest of 212 ranked · CO₂ Emissions
Countries by Forest Coverage
94.4% of land areaSuriname
- 2Micronesia92.2% of land area
- 3Gabon91.2% of land area
Highest of 211 ranked · Forest Coverage
Countries by Renewable Energy Use
96.3% of final consumptionDR Congo
Highest of 211 ranked · Renewable Energy
Countries by Protected Land Area
68.1% of land areaSeychelles
- 2New Caledonia59.6% of land area
- 3Venezuela56.8% of land area
Highest of 211 ranked · Protected Areas
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