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Environment Stats: compare key data on India & Mauritius

Definitions

  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened: Mammal species, threatened. Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  • Endangered species > Mammal species > Number: Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality: Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution: Noise and Light Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Pollution perceptions > Pollution index: Pollution Index is an estimation of the overall pollution in the city. The biggest weight is given to air pollution, than to water pollution/accessibility, two main pollution factors. Small weight is given to other pollution types.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, total.
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened: Bird species, threatened. Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Endangered species > Bird species: Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Total renewable water resources per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Waste > Hazardous waste created: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention).
  • Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened: Fish species, threatened. Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt: CO2 emissions (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Endangered species > Fish species > Number: Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Water > Percent of water resources used: Proportion of total water resources used, percentage.
  • Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number: Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption: Consumption of all Ozone-Depleting Substances in ODP metric tons.
  • Biodiversity richness: Caldecott, J.O., M.D. Jenkins, T. Johnson and B. Groombridge. 1994. Priorities for Conserving Global Species Richness and Endemism. In World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Biodiversity Series No. 3 (N. Mark Collins, ed.) pp. 17. World Conservation Press, Cambridge, UK.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Forest area > Sq. km: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP: CO2 emissions (kg per 2000 US$ of GDP). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, total.
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities: Clean and Tidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption per million people: Consumption of all Ozone-Depleting Substances in ODP metric tons. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, rural.
  • Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened: Plant species (higher), threatened. Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • Threatened species: Number of Threatened Species (1990-99)
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Biodiversity > Number: GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential)."
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution: Comfortable to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention). Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Protected area: Environmentally protected area (1997)
  • Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities: Dirty and Untidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential).
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution: Quiet and No Problem with Night Lights. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country.
  • Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.
  • Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: PM10, country level (micrograms per cubic meter). Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Proportion of land and marine area under protection: Terrestrial and marine areas protected to total territorial area, percentage.
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution: Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
  • Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction: Garbage Disposal Satisfaction. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Forest area > Sq. km per 1000: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Threatened species > Mammal: Number of threatened mammal species (1997)
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2).
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
  • Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Freshwater > Withdrawal per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations."
  • Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction: Quality of Green and Parks. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Total natural resources rents > % of GDP: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP). Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
  • Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • International agreements > Signed but not ratified: The various international environmental agreements which a country has signed but not ratified. Agreements are listed in alphabetical order by the abbreviated form of the full name.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for industry are total withdrawals for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
  • Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI: Gross savings are the difference between gross national income and public and private consumption, plus net current transfers."
  • Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters: Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters). Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source.
  • Adjusted net national income > Annual % growth: Adjusted net national income (annual % growth). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > % of internal resources: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.
  • Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a countryÂ’s technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent: GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF (Mt of CO2 equivalent). GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF refers to changes in atmospheric levels of all greenhouse gases attributable to forest and land-use change activities, including but not limited to (1) emissions and removals of CO2 from decreases or increases in biomass stocks due to forest management, logging, fuelwood collection, etc.; (2) conversion of existing forests and natural grasslands to other land uses; (3) removal of CO2 from the abandonment of formerly managed lands (e.g. croplands and pastures); and (4) emissions and removals of CO2 in soil associated with land-use change and management. For Annex-I countries under the UNFCCC, these data are drawn from the annual GHG inventories submitted to the UNFCCC by each country; for non-Annex-I countries, data are drawn from the most recently submitted National Communication where available. Because of differences in reporting years and methodologies, these data are not generally considered comparable across countries. Data are in million metric tons.
  • Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million: GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF (Mt of CO2 equivalent). GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF refers to changes in atmospheric levels of all greenhouse gases attributable to forest and land-use change activities, including but not limited to (1) emissions and removals of CO2 from decreases or increases in biomass stocks due to forest management, logging, fuelwood collection, etc.; (2) conversion of existing forests and natural grasslands to other land uses; (3) removal of CO2 from the abandonment of formerly managed lands (e.g. croplands and pastures); and (4) emissions and removals of CO2 in soil associated with land-use change and management. For Annex-I countries under the UNFCCC, these data are drawn from the annual GHG inventories submitted to the UNFCCC by each country; for non-Annex-I countries, data are drawn from the most recently submitted National Communication where available. Because of differences in reporting years and methodologies, these data are not generally considered comparable across countries. Data are in million metric tons. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
STAT India Mauritius HISTORY
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $1.15 trillion
Ranked 3rd. 178 times more than Mauritius
$6.44 billion
Ranked 60th.

Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened 95
Ranked 3rd. 14 times more than Mauritius
7
Ranked 125th.
CO2 Emissions per 1000 0.922
Ranked 112th.
2.29
Ranked 80th. 2 times more than India
Current issues deforestation; soil erosion; overgrazing; desertification; air pollution from industrial effluents and vehicle emissions; water pollution from raw sewage and runoff of agricultural pesticides; tap water is not potable throughout the country; huge and growing population is overstraining natural resources water pollution, degradation of coral reefs
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number 96
Ranked 3rd. 16 times more than Mauritius
6
Ranked 125th.
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita 0.619 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 161st. 2 times more than Mauritius
0.298 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 170th.

Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 67.89
Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Mauritius
31.25
Ranked 47th.
Pollution perceptions > Air quality 32.11
Ranked 45th.
68.75
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than India
Pollution perceptions > Clean water 34.11
Ranked 43th.
35.71
Ranked 41st. 5% more than India
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 55.1
Ranked 15th. 19% more than Mauritius
46.43
Ranked 22nd.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality 44.9
Ranked 45th.
53.57
Ranked 38th. 19% more than India
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution 54.8
Ranked 27th.
57.14
Ranked 25th. 4% more than India
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 65.89
Ranked 17th. 2% more than Mauritius
64.29
Ranked 19th.
Proportion of land area under protection 5.21%
Ranked 164th. 16% more than Mauritius
4.49%
Ranked 173th.

Total renewable water resources 1,907.8 cu km
Ranked 3rd. 867 times more than Mauritius
2.2 cu km
Ranked 16th.
CO2 emissions > Kt 1.27 million kt
Ranked 4th. 405 times more than Mauritius
3,142.85 kt
Ranked 122nd.

Pollution perceptions > Pollution index 74.54
Ranked 14th. 35% more than Mauritius
55.11
Ranked 38th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural 91.63
Ranked 123th.
99.76
Ranked 40th. 9% more than India

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 1.43
Ranked 115th.
3.08
Ranked 90th. 2 times more than India

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 1.67
Ranked 118th.
3.21
Ranked 95th. 93% more than India

Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened 80
Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Mauritius
11
Ranked 114th.
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 1.16 kt
Ranked 116th.
2.57 kt
Ranked 93th. 2 times more than India

Endangered species > Bird species 76
Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Mauritius
11
Ranked 86th.

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita $940.20
Ranked 54th.
$5,005.13
Ranked 17th. 5 times more than India

Total renewable water resources per million 1.86 cu km
Ranked 16th. 2% more than Mauritius
1.83 cu km
Ranked 13th.
Waste > Hazardous waste created 8.14 million tonnes
Ranked 7th. 1961 times more than Mauritius
4,150 tonnes
Ranked 16th.

Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened 213
Ranked 2nd. 14 times more than Mauritius
15
Ranked 132nd.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt 2.01 million
Ranked 4th. 488 times more than Mauritius
4,118.04
Ranked 125th.

CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita 1.2 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 119th.
2.57 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 97th. 2 times more than India

Endangered species > Fish species > Number 40
Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Mauritius
11
Ranked 132nd.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction 68.43
Ranked 11th.
71.43
Ranked 8th. 4% more than India
Water > Percent of water resources used 33.88%
Ranked 2nd. 29% more than Mauritius
26.35%
Ranked 23th.

Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number 246
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Mauritius
88
Ranked 30th.

Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption 1,484.57
Ranked 6th. 168 times more than Mauritius
8.82
Ranked 89th.

Biodiversity richness 1
Ranked 36th.
3
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than India
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 1.67
Ranked 118th.
3.21
Ranked 95th. 93% more than India

Forest area > Sq. km 677,010 km²
Ranked 10th. 1830 times more than Mauritius
370 km²
Ranked 167th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $1.61
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Mauritius
$0.53
Ranked 78th.

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural 35.09
Ranked 156th.
90.64
Ranked 96th. 3 times more than India

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt 1.61 million
Ranked 4th. 415 times more than Mauritius
3,883.84
Ranked 117th.

Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities 35.06
Ranked 47th.
35.71
Ranked 46th. 2% more than India
Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption per million people 1.22
Ranked 103th.
6.86
Ranked 37th. 6 times more than India

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural 89.5
Ranked 104th.
99.67
Ranked 37th. 11% more than India

Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened 326
Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Mauritius
89
Ranked 38th.
Threatened species 193
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Mauritius
52
Ranked 39th.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita $1,304.33
Ranked 106th.
$7,674.17
Ranked 49th. 6 times more than India

Biodiversity > Number 39.93
Ranked 8th. 12 times more than Mauritius
3.28
Ranked 72nd.

Adjusted net national income > Current US$ $1.59 trillion
Ranked 10th. 161 times more than Mauritius
$9.87 billion
Ranked 105th.

Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution 37.7
Ranked 45th.
43.75
Ranked 36th. 16% more than India
Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people 7.12 tonnes
Ranked 48th. 2 times more than Mauritius
3.25 tonnes
Ranked 13th.

Protected area 4.8%
Ranked 80th.
6%
Ranked 70th. 25% more than India
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities 64.94
Ranked 13th. 1% more than Mauritius
64.29
Ranked 14th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum 39.93
Ranked 8th. 12 times more than Mauritius
3.28
Ranked 73th.

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $2.08
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Mauritius
$0.66
Ranked 83th.

Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution 45.2
Ranked 33th. 5% more than Mauritius
42.86
Ranked 35th.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters 1,260
Ranked 10th. 458 times more than Mauritius
2.75
Ranked 140th.

Freshwater > Withdrawal 645.84
Ranked 1st. 1059 times more than Mauritius
0.61
Ranked 91st.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters 1,105.3
Ranked 124th.
2,168.1
Ranked 96th. 96% more than India

Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 51.98
Ranked 38th. 3 times more than Mauritius
16.1
Ranked 148th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number 556
Ranked 31st. 24 times more than Mauritius
23
Ranked 125th.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP 0.44 kg/PPP$
Ranked 53th. 76% more than Mauritius
0.25 kg/PPP$
Ranked 105th.

Proportion of land and marine area under protection 5%
Ranked 146th. 7 times more than Mauritius
0.733%
Ranked 194th.

Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution 62.3
Ranked 15th. 11% more than Mauritius
56.25
Ranked 24th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million 0.034
Ranked 170th.
2.59
Ranked 38th. 76 times more than India

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 23.88%
Ranked 155th.
89.92%
Ranked 82nd. 4 times more than India

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban 96.31
Ranked 125th.
99.89
Ranked 50th. 4% more than India

Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction 31.57
Ranked 49th. 11% more than Mauritius
28.57
Ranked 52nd.
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000 0.601 km²
Ranked 158th. 2 times more than Mauritius
0.298 km²
Ranked 168th.

Threatened species > Mammal 75
Ranked 3rd. 19 times more than Mauritius
4
Ranked 140th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita 40.3 cubic metres
Ranked 31st.
174.9 cubic metres
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than India

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters 645.84
Ranked 1st. 897 times more than Mauritius
0.72
Ranked 6th.

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 293,938
Ranked 4th. 436 times more than Mauritius
674
Ranked 121st.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt 1.34 million
Ranked 3rd. 754 times more than Mauritius
1,774.83
Ranked 68th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt 98,458.95
Ranked 15th.
0.0
Ranked 187th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 0.386
Ranked 149th.
1.83
Ranked 83th. 5 times more than India

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 1.11
Ranked 41st.
1.39
Ranked 37th. 25% more than India

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 0.0817
Ranked 96th.
0.0
Ranked 187th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number 117
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Mauritius
18
Ranked 46th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban 59.73
Ranked 151st.
91.63
Ranked 102nd. 53% more than India

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$ $97.90 billion
Ranked 15th. 93 times more than Mauritius
$1.06 billion
Ranked 105th.

Water > Proportion of marine area under protection 1.61%
Ranked 115th. 5 times more than Mauritius
0.297%
Ranked 149th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$ $278.72 billion
Ranked 4th. 346 times more than Mauritius
$804.70 million
Ranked 72nd.

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000 0.287
Ranked 119th.
0.573
Ranked 96th. Twice as much as India
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million 0.62
Ranked 45th. 21% more than Mauritius
0.514
Ranked 52nd.
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 64.92
Ranked 36th. 4 times more than Mauritius
17.6
Ranked 149th.

Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction 50.83
Ranked 18th.
53.57
Ranked 17th. 5% more than India
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date June 10, 1992 June 10, 1992
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$ $56.08 billion
Ranked 13th.
0.0
Ranked 178th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI 24.64%
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Mauritius
8.48%
Ranked 61st.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$ $8.96 billion
Ranked 1st. 8245 times more than Mauritius
$1.09 million
Ranked 61st.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area 1.46%
Ranked 65th. 5 times more than Mauritius
0.3%
Ranked 100th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction 49.17
Ranked 42nd. 6% more than Mauritius
46.43
Ranked 43th.
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP 7.36%
Ranked 58th. 1237 times more than Mauritius
0.00595%
Ranked 163th.

Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households 42 billion cubic metres
Ranked 1st. 188 times more than Mauritius
223 million cubic metres
Ranked 15th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area 4.77%
Ranked 139th.
5.54%
Ranked 134th. 16% more than India
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Industrial 5%
Ranked 66th.
14%
Ranked 34th. 3 times more than India
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI 24.17%
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Mauritius
8.48%
Ranked 58th.

Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.2 kg per day per worker
Ranked 14th. 33% more than Mauritius
0.15 kg per day per worker
Ranked 62nd.

Forest area > % of land area 22.77% of land area
Ranked 114th. 25% more than Mauritius
18.23% of land area
Ranked 129th.

International agreements > Signed but not ratified none of the selected agreements none of the selected agreements
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 1.16%
Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Mauritius
0.3%
Ranked 88th.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal 5.45%
Ranked 83th. 97% more than Mauritius
2.76%
Ranked 102nd.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal 8.09%
Ranked 103th.
29.52%
Ranked 31st. 4 times more than India

Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.29%
Ranked 21st. 5 times more than Mauritius
0.06%
Ranked 70th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$ $284.13 billion
Ranked 3rd. 353 times more than Mauritius
$805.14 million
Ranked 72nd.

Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 12.21%
Ranked 7th. 14 times more than Mauritius
0.89%
Ranked 62nd.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI 1.42%
Ranked 23th.
0.0
Ranked 145th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI 38.17%
Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Mauritius
16.52%
Ranked 88th.

Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.57% of GNI
Ranked 27th. 57 times more than Mauritius
0.01% of GNI
Ranked 56th.

Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 12.75%
Ranked 19th.
55.37%
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than India

Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 1.3% of GNI
Ranked 22nd. 4 times more than Mauritius
0.36% of GNI
Ranked 90th.

Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters 5.81%
Ranked 62nd. 6 times more than Mauritius
0.954%
Ranked 112th.

Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 7.58%
Ranked 46th. 16% more than Mauritius
6.56%
Ranked 67th.

Freshwater > Withdrawal > Domestic 8%
Ranked 85th.
25%
Ranked 31st. 3 times more than India
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP 85.05%
Ranked 66th.
87.79%
Ranked 33th. 3% more than India

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP 61.3%
Ranked 27th. 7% more than Mauritius
57.26%
Ranked 34th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$ $16.41 billion
Ranked 5th.
0.0
Ranked 174th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI 0.47%
Ranked 37th.
0.0
Ranked 162nd.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$ $5.41 billion
Ranked 4th. 12373 times more than Mauritius
$437,623.93
Ranked 133th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$ $342.33 billion
Ranked 3rd. 669 times more than Mauritius
$511.42 million
Ranked 94th.

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP $0.53
Ranked 35th. 89% more than Mauritius
$0.28
Ranked 91st.

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP $0.50
Ranked 34th. 92% more than Mauritius
$0.26
Ranked 90th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI 29.68%
Ranked 19th. 6 times more than Mauritius
5.39%
Ranked 87th.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal 86.46%
Ranked 35th. 28% more than Mauritius
67.72%
Ranked 72nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total 23.16%
Ranked 175th.
56.9%
Ranked 115th. 2 times more than India

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total 4.9%
Ranked 97th.
0.0
Ranked 187th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total 66.63%
Ranked 12th. 55% more than Mauritius
43.1%
Ranked 23th.

Adjusted net national income > Annual % growth 6.49%
Ranked 22nd. 8 times more than Mauritius
0.817%
Ranked 65th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 23.88
Ranked 155th.
89.92
Ranked 82nd. 4 times more than India

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > % of internal resources 51.24%
Ranked 29th. 94% more than Mauritius
26.35%
Ranked 45th.
CO2 Emissions 1.01 million
Ranked 5th. 361 times more than Mauritius
2,796
Ranked 116th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.78%
Ranked 22nd. 78 times more than Mauritius
0.01%
Ranked 61st.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt 465,294.63
Ranked 5th. 199 times more than Mauritius
2,343.21
Ranked 124th.

Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions 53.7%
Ranked 16th. 64% more than Mauritius
32.82%
Ranked 65th.

PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 71.59 mcg/m³
Ranked 37th. 4 times more than Mauritius
15.95 mcg/m³
Ranked 162nd.

Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent 14.29
Ranked 9th.
-0.221
Ranked 14th.
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.33%
Ranked 50th.
0.61%
Ranked 69th. 85% more than India

Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.9%
Ranked 29th. 4 times more than Mauritius
1.1%
Ranked 62nd.

Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 9.24%
Ranked 27th. 4 times more than Mauritius
2.59%
Ranked 69th.

Freshwater > Withdrawal > Agricultural 86%
Ranked 41st. 43% more than Mauritius
60%
Ranked 91st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI 4.86%
Ranked 41st.
0.0
Ranked 151st.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI 8.49%
Ranked 123th.
11.13%
Ranked 77th. 31% more than India

Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million 0.0152
Ranked 25th.
-0.197
Ranked 15th.

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