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  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • National parks > Number of parks: Number of parks.

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  • Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
  • Waste > Local garbage collected: Municipal waste collected.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, total.
  • Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day: 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."
  • 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.
  • Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people: Municipal waste collected. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • 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 > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day: Organic water pollutant (BOD) emissions (kg per day). 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.
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential).
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sea > Blue Flag beaches per million people: Number of beaches or marinas with blue flag designation, indicating high environmental and quality standards. Blue flag status is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based on criteria such as water quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and environmental management. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • 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.
  • Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: 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.
  • Sea > Blue Flag beaches: Number of beaches or marinas with blue flag designation, indicating high environmental and quality standards. Blue flag status is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based on criteria such as water quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and environmental management.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • 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.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$: 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."
  • Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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 > 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."
  • Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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 > 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.
  • Water pollution > 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."
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • 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 > 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."
  • 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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 > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water pollution > 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."
  • 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.
  • Water pollution > 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Water pollution > 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."
  • Pollution > Water pollution, clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: 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.
  • Water pollution > 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."
  • Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 > 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 > 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 > 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 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."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
STAT Netherlands The Bahamas HISTORY
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $536.84 billion
Ranked 15th. 96 times more than The Bahamas
$5.62 billion
Ranked 73th.

Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened 4
Ranked 182nd.
6
Ranked 157th. 50% more than Netherlands
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened 3
Ranked 170th.
6
Ranked 133th. Twice as much as Netherlands
CO2 Emissions per 1000 10.77
Ranked 17th. 97% more than The Bahamas
5.47
Ranked 49th.
CO2 emissions > Kt 140,893.6 kt
Ranked 28th. 75 times more than The Bahamas
1,868.13 kt
Ranked 138th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 10.96
Ranked 23th. 60% more than The Bahamas
6.84
Ranked 50th.

Current issues water pollution in the form of heavy metals, organic compounds, and nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates; air pollution from vehicles and refining activities; acid rain coral reef decay; solid waste disposal
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 10.57
Ranked 24th. 64% more than The Bahamas
6.44
Ranked 59th.

Endangered species > Mammal species > Number 4
Ranked 150th.
7
Ranked 112th. 75% more than Netherlands
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita 0.224 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 176th.
15.94 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 35th. 71 times more than Netherlands

National parks > Number of parks 20
Ranked 8th.
27
Ranked 5th. 35% more than Netherlands
Proportion of land area under protection 19.54%
Ranked 70th. 43% more than The Bahamas
13.66%
Ranked 113th.

Waste > Local garbage collected 10.16 million tonnes
Ranked 11th. 45 times more than The Bahamas
227,168 tonnes
Ranked 65th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural 100
Ranked 32nd. 4% more than The Bahamas
96
Ranked 94th.

Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 122,051.5
Ranked 17th. 138 times more than The Bahamas
884.86
Ranked 70th.

CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 8.68 kt
Ranked 35th. 47% more than The Bahamas
5.92 kt
Ranked 55th.

Endangered species > Bird species 2
Ranked 178th.
5
Ranked 141st. 3 times more than Netherlands

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita $32,894.92
Ranked 10th. 2 times more than The Bahamas
$15,578.48
Ranked 8th.

Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people 614.57 tonnes
Ranked 14th.
676.86 tonnes
Ranked 9th. 10% more than Netherlands

Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened 13
Ranked 144th.
30
Ranked 71st. 2 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt 182,077.55
Ranked 29th. 74 times more than The Bahamas
2,464.22
Ranked 137th.

CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita 8.68 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 39th. 46% more than The Bahamas
5.94 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 59th.

Endangered species > Fish species > Number 11
Ranked 135th.
20
Ranked 62nd. 82% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 128,220
Ranked 21st. 145 times more than The Bahamas
884.86
Ranked 75th.

Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number 0.0
Ranked 196th.
5
Ranked 104th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 10.96
Ranked 23th. 60% more than The Bahamas
6.84
Ranked 50th.

Forest area > Sq. km 3,650 km²
Ranked 141st.
5,150 km²
Ranked 132nd. 41% more than Netherlands

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.27
Ranked 148th.
$0.33
Ranked 136th. 22% more than Netherlands

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural 100
Ranked 33th. 14% more than The Bahamas
87.96
Ranked 101st.

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt 173,102.02
Ranked 26th. 81 times more than The Bahamas
2,147.1
Ranked 133th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural 100
Ranked 32nd. 4% more than The Bahamas
96
Ranked 77th.

Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened 0.0
Ranked 209th.
8
Ranked 109th.
Threatened species 19
Ranked 97th. 12% more than The Bahamas
17
Ranked 103th.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita $42,750.30
Ranked 7th. 2 times more than The Bahamas
$17,781.19
Ranked 31st.

Biodiversity > Number 0.17
Ranked 173th.
3.56
Ranked 64th. 21 times more than Netherlands

Adjusted net national income > Current US$ $713.63 billion
Ranked 17th. 111 times more than The Bahamas
$6.41 billion
Ranked 119th.

Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum 0.17
Ranked 177th.
3.56
Ranked 65th. 21 times more than Netherlands

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.39
Ranked 139th. 11% more than The Bahamas
$0.35
Ranked 151st.

Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters 11
Ranked 118th. 550 times more than The Bahamas
0.02
Ranked 165th.

Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters 668.87
Ranked 136th. 11 times more than The Bahamas
59.23
Ranked 163th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number 1,948
Ranked 15th. 45 times more than The Bahamas
43
Ranked 99th.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP 0.3 kg/PPP$
Ranked 91st.
0.41 kg/PPP$
Ranked 61st. 37% more than Netherlands

Proportion of land and marine area under protection 31.48%
Ranked 20th. 31 times more than The Bahamas
1.01%
Ranked 191st.

Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million 0.0104
Ranked 189th.
10.23
Ranked 15th. 988 times more than Netherlands

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 100%
Ranked 32nd. 14% more than The Bahamas
87.96%
Ranked 86th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban 100
Ranked 43th. 4% more than The Bahamas
96
Ranked 130th.

Sea > Blue Flag beaches per million people 2.48
Ranked 16th.
0.0
Ranked 31st.
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000 0.224 km²
Ranked 172nd.
15.65 km²
Ranked 34th. 70 times more than Netherlands

Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.185
Ranked 19th.
0.318
Ranked 5th. 72% more than Netherlands

Sea > Blue Flag beaches 41
Ranked 11th.
0.0
Ranked 31st.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 36,747
Ranked 26th. 75 times more than The Bahamas
490
Ranked 132nd.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 5.4
Ranked 11th.
0.0
Ranked 162nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 3.94
Ranked 37th.
6.83
Ranked 14th. 73% more than Netherlands

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 1.53
Ranked 36th. 151 times more than The Bahamas
0.0102
Ranked 102nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt 25,441.65
Ranked 35th. 6938 times more than The Bahamas
3.67
Ranked 115th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt 89,793.83
Ranked 17th.
0.0
Ranked 162nd.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number 6
Ranked 86th.
32
Ranked 26th. 5 times more than Netherlands
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban 100
Ranked 35th. 14% more than The Bahamas
87.96
Ranked 110th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$ $122.17 billion
Ranked 14th. 131 times more than The Bahamas
$934.17 million
Ranked 107th.

Water > Proportion of marine area under protection 61.82%
Ranked 6th. 152 times more than The Bahamas
0.405%
Ranked 144th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$ $-10,657,109,129.30
Ranked 116th.
$1.21 billion
Ranked 65th.

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000 2.32
Ranked 31st. 39% more than The Bahamas
1.67
Ranked 52nd.
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 33.71
Ranked 90th.
36.97
Ranked 106th. 10% more than Netherlands

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI -3.64%
Ranked 121st.
1.07%
Ranked 129th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area 19.77%
Ranked 48th. 74% more than The Bahamas
11.37%
Ranked 89th.
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP 1.07%
Ranked 120th. 70 times more than The Bahamas
0.0154%
Ranked 161st.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$ $-31,913,016,362.28
Ranked 130th.
$75.21 million
Ranked 122nd.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area 3.08%
Ranked 48th. 7 times more than The Bahamas
0.44%
Ranked 93th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$ $-8,644,792,586.11
Ranked 120th.
$328.70 million
Ranked 98th.

Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date June 4, 1992 June 12, 1992
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 11.15%
Ranked 15th. 3 times more than The Bahamas
3.35%
Ranked 61st.

Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.18 kg per day per worker
Ranked 67th.
0.32 kg per day per worker
Ranked 2nd. 78% more than Netherlands

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI 2.04%
Ranked 50th.
0.0
Ranked 134th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.16%
Ranked 142nd.
0.22%
Ranked 125th. 38% more than Netherlands

Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 14.1%
Ranked 9th. 70% more than The Bahamas
8.28%
Ranked 54th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 157th.
0.0
Ranked 120th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI 10.28%
Ranked 113th.
14.33%
Ranked 120th. 39% more than Netherlands

Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.1%
Ranked 34th.
8.46%
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Netherlands

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt 65,419.28
Ranked 29th. 27 times more than The Bahamas
2,460.56
Ranked 121st.

Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.55%
Ranked 41st. 6 times more than The Bahamas
0.432%
Ranked 69th.

Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions 43.25%
Ranked 71st.
59.71%
Ranked 17th. 38% more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.18
Ranked 19th.
0.32
Ranked 6th. 78% more than Netherlands

Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP 85.36%
Ranked 61st. 5% more than The Bahamas
81.26%
Ranked 98th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 161st.
$1.09 million
Ranked 60th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI -0.99%
Ranked 101st.
4.67%
Ranked 101st.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$ $17.87 billion
Ranked 29th.
0.0
Ranked 150th.

PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 34.11 mcg/m³
Ranked 110th.
36.72 mcg/m³
Ranked 115th. 8% more than Netherlands

Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions 18.24%
Ranked 27th.
41.99%
Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Netherlands

Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions 42.5%
Ranked 19th. 9 times more than The Bahamas
4.61%
Ranked 72nd.

Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 13.4%
Ranked 2nd.
19.68%
Ranked 1st. 47% more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.18%
Ranked 84th. 53% more than The Bahamas
0.77%
Ranked 58th.

Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 8.33%
Ranked 25th. 93 times more than The Bahamas
0.09%
Ranked 58th.

International agreements > Signed but not ratified none of the selected agreements none of the selected agreements
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI 0.57% of GNI
Ranked 59th. 21% more than The Bahamas
0.47% of GNI
Ranked 65th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI 13.92%
Ranked 20th. 5% more than The Bahamas
13.27%
Ranked 32nd.

Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.2%
Ranked 41st.
8.46%
Ranked 5th. 7 times more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 25.7%
Ranked 15th. 6% more than The Bahamas
24.31%
Ranked 10th.

Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 42.49%
Ranked 19th. 9 times more than The Bahamas
4.61%
Ranked 66th.

Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters 0.541%
Ranked 124th.
7.38%
Ranked 58th. 14 times more than Netherlands

Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.16% of GNI
Ranked 146th.
0.25% of GNI
Ranked 140th. 56% more than Netherlands

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total 13.97%
Ranked 62nd. 94 times more than The Bahamas
0.149%
Ranked 113th.

CO2 Emissions 174,809
Ranked 21st. 101 times more than The Bahamas
1,726.1
Ranked 125th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 100
Ranked 32nd. 14% more than The Bahamas
87.96
Ranked 86th.

Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.09%
Ranked 59th.
6.41%
Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.61%
Ranked 103th. 12% more than The Bahamas
2.34%
Ranked 65th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total 49.32%
Ranked 17th.
0.0
Ranked 162nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total 35.93%
Ranked 156th.
99.85%
Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.57%
Ranked 48th.
6.41%
Ranked 54th. 2 times more than Netherlands

Pollution > Water pollution, clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 4.01%
Ranked 42nd.
10.15%
Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 13.8%
Ranked 3rd.
19.68%
Ranked 2nd. 43% more than Netherlands

Forest area > % of land area 10.77% of land area
Ranked 145th.
51.45% of land area
Ranked 38th. 5 times more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 7.63%
Ranked 43th.
9.19%
Ranked 21st. 20% more than Netherlands

Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.16%
Ranked 69th.
0.23%
Ranked 35th. 44% more than Netherlands

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 151st.
0.02%
Ranked 53th.

Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 14.84%
Ranked 11th. 79% more than The Bahamas
8.28%
Ranked 49th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$ $2.01 billion
Ranked 12th. 100 times more than The Bahamas
$20.13 million
Ranked 86th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI 0.23%
Ranked 65th.
0.34%
Ranked 58th. 48% more than Netherlands

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI -1.21%
Ranked 100th.
20.77%
Ranked 10th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 188th.
0.0
Ranked 144th.

Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.55%
Ranked 32nd. 6 times more than The Bahamas
0.43%
Ranked 60th.

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP 84.08%
Ranked 81st. 18% more than The Bahamas
71.2%
Ranked 20th.

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