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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.
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.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons per million: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category. Figures expressed per million 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:
Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
Units: Hectares per Person
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.
Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
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 > 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.
Water > Freshwater pollution: Industrial organic pollutants per available freshwater
Units: Metric Tons of BOD Emissions per Cubic Km of Water
Units: 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. The data from the World Bank, which represented BOD emissions (kilograms per day) were normalized by the combination of water availability per capita and water inflow availability per capita from the WaterGap2.1 model. In calculating the ESI, the base-10 logarithm of this variable was used.
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."
Waste > Local garbage collected: Municipal waste collected.
Marine fish catch per 1000: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Water > Severe water stress: Percent of country's territory under severe water stress
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: This data is derived from the WaterGap 2.1 gridded hydrological model developed by the Center for Environmental Systems Research, University of Kassel, Germany. The modellers derived, for each country, grid cell by grid cell estimates of whether the water consumption exceeds 40 percent of the water available in that particular grid cell. These were then converted to land area equivalents in order to calculate the percentage of the territory under severe water stress.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
National parks > Number of parks: Number of parks.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
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.
Carbon efficiency: Carbon economic efficiency (CO2 emissions per dollar GDP)
Units: Metric Tons/US Dollar GDP
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.
National parks > Proportion of country area: Country area.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
SO2 emissions per populated area: SO2 emissions per populated land area
Units: 1000 Metric Tons/Sq. Km. of Populated Land Area
Units: We obtained the total emissions for each country by summarizing emissions data, originally available as a grid map with 1 degree x 1 degree cells. Air pollution is generally greatest in densely populated areas. To take this into account, we used the Gridded Population of the World dataset available from CIESIN and calculated the total land area in each country inhabited with a population density of greater than 5 persons per sq. km. We then used this land area as a denominator for the emissions data.
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.
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.
NOx emissions per populated area: NOx emissions per populated land area
Units: 1000 Metric Tons/Sq. Km. of Populated Land Area
Units: We obtained the total emissions for each country by summarizing emissions data, originally available as a grid map with 1 degree x 1 degree cells. Air pollution is generally greatest in densely populated areas. To take this into account, we used the Gridded Population of the World dataset available from CIESIN and calculated the total land area in each country inhabited with a population density of greater than 5 persons per sq. km. We then used this land area as a denominator for the emissions data.
Water > Dissolved oxygen concentration: Dissolved oxygen concentration
Units: Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, exceptwhere data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. The data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of major watersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries.
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 > Availability: Water availability per capita (1961-1990 (avg.))
Units: Thousands Cubic Meters/Person
Units: This variable measures internal renewable water (average annual surface runoff and groundwater recharge generated from endogenous precipitation)
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$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection: Total population served by municipal waste collection.
National parks > Total area: Total area km².
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Biodiversity > Number: GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential)."
Adjusted net national income > Current US$: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution: Comfortable to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Protected area: Environmentally protected area (1997)
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential).
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities: Dirty and Untidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ 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.
Acidification: Percentage of country with acidification excedence
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: From a map of acidification excedence, all areas at risk within each country were added together in order to calculate the percentage of the entire country at risk of excedence. See pages 21-22 of the 2001 ESI report for more details on how the acidification excedence map was produced.
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.
Wetlands of intl importance > Area: Wetlands of international importance 2002
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.
Endangered species protection: Percent of CITES reporting requirements met
Units: Percent of Requirements Met
Units: Countries that have not ratified the CITES convention are recorded as having zero percent of their requirements met.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from other sectors, less residential buildings and commercial and public services, contains the emissions from commercial/institutional activities, residential, agriculture/forestry, fishing and other emissions not specified elsewhere that are included in the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 4 and 1 A 5. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the category also includes emissions from autoproducers in the commercial/residential/agricultural sectors that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers).
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.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
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.
Wildness: Percent of land area having very low anthropogenic impact
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: Global grids for population (GPW), land use (USGS AVHRR based classification from EROS data center), VMAP roads, VMAP railways, VMAP coastlines, VMAP major rivers and the stable lights data were all scored for "wildness". The scores were aggregated and normalized.
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)
Known mammal species: Known mammal species (1992-2002).
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99.
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.
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).
Breeding birds threatened: Percentage of breeding birds threatened
Units: Percent of Breeding Birds
Units: The number of bird species threatened divided by known bird species in the country, expressed as a percentage.
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 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 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: 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 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 > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent per million: Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent). Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Figures expressed per million 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.
Urban SO2 concentration: Urban SO2 concentration
Units: Micrograms/m3
Units: The values were originally collected at the city level. Each nation varied in terms of the number of cities reported, so this data should be used with some caution. Within each country the values have been normalized by city population for the year 1995, then added together to obtain the total concentration for the given country.
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.
Marine areas under protection: Protected marine areas under IUCN management categories I - VI (1992-2003)
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
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."
Wetlands of intl importance > Area per million: Wetlands of international importance 2002. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Known mammal species per million: Known mammal species (1992-2002). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Areas under protection per million: Protected Areas under IUCN management categories I - VI (1992-2003). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Water > Salinisation: Electrical conductivity
Units: Micro-Siemens/Centimeter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, except where data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of water bodies; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system.
Areas under protection: Protected Areas under IUCN management categories I - VI (1992-2003)
Marine areas under protection per million: Protected marine areas under IUCN management categories I - VI (1992-2003). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Fertiliser > Consumption: Fertilizer consumption per hectare of arable land
Units: Hundreds Grams/Hectare of Arable Land
Urban NO2 concentration: Urban NO2 concentration
Units: Micrograms/m3
Units: The values were originally collected at the city level. Each nation varied in terms of the number of cities reported, so this data should be used with some caution. Within each country the values have been normalized by city population for the year 1995, then added together to obtain the total concentration for the given country.
Non-wildness: Percent of land area having very high anthropogenic impact
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: Global grids for population (GPW), land use (USGS AVHRR based classification from EROS data center), VMAP roads, VMAP railways, VMAP coastlines, VMAP major rivers and the stable lights data were all scored for "wildness". The scores were aggregated and normalized.
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 > 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."
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."
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.
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 electricity and heat production, total > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
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, 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 > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons per million: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
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.
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.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
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 > 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.
Natural gas rents > % of GDP: Natural gas rents (% of GDP). Natural gas rents are the difference between the value of natural gas production at world prices and total costs of production.
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
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99.
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.
Known breeding bird species: Known breeding bird mammal species (1992-2002).
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.
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 > Phosphorus concentration: Phosphorus concentration
Units: Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, except where data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. The data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of major watersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries.
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 > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
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.
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 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."
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."
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."
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.
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."
Oil rents > % of GDP: Oil rents (% of GDP). Oil rents are the difference between the value of crude oil production at world prices and total costs of production.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$: 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 savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % 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 > Gross savings > % of GNI: Gross savings are the difference between gross national income and public and private consumption, plus net current transfers."
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.
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 > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from other sectors, less residential buildings and commercial and public services, contains the emissions from commercial/institutional activities, residential, agriculture/forestry, fishing and other emissions not specified elsewhere that are included in the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 4 and 1 A 5. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the category also includes emissions from autoproducers in the commercial/residential/agricultural sectors that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers).
Water > Suspended solids: Suspended solids
Units: Natural Log of Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, exceptwhere data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. Data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of majorwatersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries. The data in this table was transformed using the natural logarithm.
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."
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.
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent: Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent). Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.
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.
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."
Known breeding bird species per million: Known breeding bird mammal species (1992-2002). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
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.

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Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$10.36 billion Ranked 50th.	$11.13 trillion Ranked 2nd. 1075 times more than Albania
CO2 Emissions per 1000	0.952 Ranked 111th.	19.86 Ranked 4th. 21 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	0.13 Ranked 127th.	2,478.03 Ranked 2nd. 19062 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons per million	0.0412 Ranked 125th.	7.95 Ranked 10th. 193 times more than Albania
Current issues	deforestation; soil erosion; water pollution from industrial and domestic effluents	air pollution resulting in acid rain in both the US and Canada; the US is the largest single emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers; limited natural fresh water resources in much of the western part of the country require careful management; desertification
Ecological footprint	1.8 Ranked 27th.	12.22 Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Albania
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita	2.54 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 102nd.	10.22 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 44th. 4 times more than Albania
Marine fish catch	1,679 tons Ranked 101st.	3.33 million tons Ranked 7th. 1983 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	79.17 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than United States	25.04 Ranked 52nd.
Pollution perceptions > Air quality	20.83 Ranked 26th.	74.96 Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Clean water	50 Ranked 17th.	54.13 Ranked 22nd. 8% more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	50 Ranked 5th. 69% more than United States	29.66 Ranked 41st.
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	50 Ranked 11th. 9% more than United States	45.87 Ranked 38th.
Proportion of land area under protection	10.96% Ranked 124th.	13.82% Ranked 111th. 26% more than Albania
Water > Freshwater pollution	0.27 tons/cubic km Ranked 49th.	1.14 tons/cubic km Ranked 30th. 4 times more than Albania
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day	3,588.3 Ranked 30th.	1.89 million Ranked 1st. 527 times more than Albania
Waste > Local garbage collected	1.31 million tonnes Ranked 46th.	222.86 million tonnes Ranked 1st. 170 times more than Albania
Marine fish catch per 1000	0.506 tons Ranked 95th.	11.93 tons Ranked 42nd. 24 times more than Albania
Water > Severe water stress	19.5 Ranked 52nd.	31.3 Ranked 42nd. 61% more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution	37.5 Ranked 17th.	47.89 Ranked 34th. 28% more than Albania
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number	3 Ranked 158th.	37 Ranked 19th. 12 times more than Albania
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened	3 Ranked 164th.	36 Ranked 21st. 12 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality	50 Ranked 23th.	70.34 Ranked 19th. 41% more than Albania
CO2 emissions > Kt	3,040.29 kt Ranked 123th.	5.79 million kt Ranked 1st. 1904 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index	77.3 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than United States	35.37 Ranked 47th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural	94.65 Ranked 103th.	98.76 Ranked 62nd. 4% more than Albania
National parks > Number of parks	14 Ranked 11th.	59 Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Albania
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita	1.35 Ranked 122nd.	19.34 Ranked 10th. 14 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita	1.36 Ranked 132nd.	17.56 Ranked 10th. 13 times more than Albania
Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened	6 Ranked 155th.	78 Ranked 9th. 13 times more than Albania
Carbon efficiency	0.44 CO2 emissions/$ GDP Ranked 112th.	1.77 CO2 emissions/$ GDP Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Albania
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	0.939 kt Ranked 124th.	19.95 kt Ranked 9th. 21 times more than Albania
Endangered species > Bird species	6 Ranked 129th.	74 Ranked 7th. 12 times more than Albania
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita	$3,283.98 Ranked 29th.	$37,678.22 Ranked 6th. 11 times more than Albania
National parks > Proportion of country area	4.1% Ranked 9th. 88% more than United States	2.18% Ranked 4th.
SO2 emissions per populated area	600 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 67th.	1,680 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Albania
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people	416.7 tonnes Ranked 35th.	754.15 tonnes Ranked 5th. 81% more than Albania
Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened	39 Ranked 51st.	236 Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt	4,283.06 Ranked 122nd.	5.43 million Ranked 2nd. 1269 times more than Albania
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita	0.983 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 125th.	19.9 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 11th. 20 times more than Albania
Endangered species > Fish species > Number	33 Ranked 28th.	164 Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Albania
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day	3,588.3 Ranked 64th.	1.85 million Ranked 2nd. 516 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction	75 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than United States	26.97 Ranked 48th.
Water > Percent of water resources used	3.14% Ranked 62nd.	15.57% Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Albania
Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number	0.0 Ranked 175th.	244 Ranked 12th.
Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption	6.49 Ranked 96th.	1,627.68 Ranked 4th. 251 times more than Albania
NOx emissions per populated area	0.07 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 133th.	1.29 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 13th. 18 times more than Albania
Water > Dissolved oxygen concentration	6.6 mls/litre Ranked 101st.	9.26 mls/litre Ranked 33th. 40% more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	1.36 Ranked 132nd.	17.56 Ranked 10th. 13 times more than Albania
Forest area > Sq. km	7,940 kmÂ² Ranked 126th.	3.03 million kmÂ² Ranked 4th. 382 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP	$0.40 Ranked 108th.	$0.40 Ranked 107th. The same as Albania
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural	93.91 Ranked 79th.	99.59 Ranked 40th. 6% more than Albania
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt	4,239.25 Ranked 115th.	5.83 million Ranked 2nd. 1376 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities	41.67 Ranked 18th.	60.34 Ranked 16th. 45% more than Albania
Pollution > Ozone depleting substance consumption per million people	2.06 Ranked 81st.	5.22 Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Albania
Water > Availability	4.09 thousand cubic metres Ranked 58th.	7.09 thousand cubic metres Ranked 47th. 73% more than Albania
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural	93.69 Ranked 87th.	94.03 Ranked 85th. About the same as Albania
Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened	0.0 Ranked 194th.	270 Ranked 13th.
Threatened species	20 Ranked 92nd.	854 Ranked 1st. 43 times more than Albania
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita	$3,499.04 Ranked 76th.	$41,448.39 Ranked 10th. 12 times more than Albania
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection	85% Ranked 40th.	100% Ranked 24th. 18% more than Albania
National parks > Total area	1,177 Ranked 28th.	210,000 Ranked 2nd. 178 times more than Albania
Biodiversity > Number	0.18 Ranked 169th.	94.22 Ranked 2nd. 523 times more than Albania
Adjusted net national income > Current US$	$11.04 billion Ranked 100th.	$12.91 trillion Ranked 2nd. 1170 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution	37.5 Ranked 23th.	78.17 Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Albania
Protected area	2.8% Ranked 101st.	13.4% Ranked 26th. 5 times more than Albania
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum	0.185 Ranked 173th.	94.22 Ranked 2nd. 511 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities	58.33 Ranked 10th. 47% more than United States	39.66 Ranked 44th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP	$0.79 Ranked 70th. 55% more than United States	$0.51 Ranked 109th.
Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution	62.5 Ranked 10th. 20% more than United States	52.11 Ranked 26th.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters	26.9 Ranked 94th.	2,800 Ranked 6th. 104 times more than Albania
Acidification	2.54% Ranked 37th.	13.74% Ranked 25th. 5 times more than Albania
Freshwater > Withdrawal	1.71 Ranked 69th.	477 Ranked 3rd. 279 times more than Albania
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters	8,557.91 Ranked 56th.	9,199.18 Ranked 55th. 7% more than Albania
Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	38.39 Ranked 58th. 2 times more than United States	17.78 Ranked 140th.
Wetlands of intl importance > Area	20 thousand hectares Ranked 89th.	1,190 thousand hectares Ranked 14th. 60 times more than Albania
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number	80 Ranked 71st.	6,770 Ranked 5th. 85 times more than Albania
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP	0.23 kg/PPP$ Ranked 112th.	0.56 kg/PPP$ Ranked 36th. 2 times more than Albania
Proportion of land and marine area under protection	9.48% Ranked 117th.	15.14% Ranked 83th. 60% more than Albania
Endangered species protection	0.0 Ranked 125th.	87.5% Ranked 39th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	0.25 Ranked 93th.	43.12 Ranked 3rd. 172 times more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution	62.5 Ranked 5th. 3 times more than United States	21.83 Ranked 49th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million	0.0585 Ranked 153th.	0.31 Ranked 97th. 5 times more than Albania
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban	95.49 Ranked 136th.	99.77 Ranked 56th. 4% more than Albania
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	93.02% Ranked 72nd.	98.6% Ranked 40th. 6% more than Albania
Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction	25 Ranked 23th.	73.03 Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Albania
Wildness	0.32% Ranked 97th.	35.89% Ranked 32nd. 112 times more than Albania
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000	2.48 kmÂ² Ranked 99th.	10.26 kmÂ² Ranked 44th. 4 times more than Albania
Threatened species > Mammal	2 Ranked 149th.	35 Ranked 14th. 18 times more than Albania
Known mammal species	68 Ranked 120th.	428 Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	0.31 Ranked 112th.	530.05 Ranked 2nd. 1710 times more than Albania
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.251 Ranked 4th. 76% more than United States	0.142 Ranked 52nd.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters	1.71 Ranked 77th.	479.29 Ranked 3rd. 280 times more than Albania
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999	413 Ranked 137th.	1.5 million Ranked 1st. 3632 times more than Albania
Breeding birds threatened	1.3% Ranked 106th.	8.31% Ranked 15th. 6 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt	25.67 Ranked 111th.	1.29 million Ranked 1st. 50208 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	0.0733 Ranked 83th.	6.29 Ranked 8th. 86 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	1.07 Ranked 110th.	6.97 Ranked 13th. 7 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt	231.02 Ranked 99th.	1.95 million Ranked 2nd. 8423 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	0.00815 Ranked 109th.	4.17 Ranked 16th. 511 times more than Albania
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent per million	33.33 Ranked 67th.	1,126.51 Ranked 1st. 34 times more than Albania
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number	7 Ranked 77th.	787 Ranked 2nd. 112 times more than Albania
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban	94.68 Ranked 90th.	99.8 Ranked 43th. 5% more than Albania
Urban SO2 concentration	28.69 micrograms/m3 Ranked 92nd. 86% more than United States	15.43 micrograms/m3 Ranked 114th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$	$1.28 billion Ranked 99th.	$1.99 trillion Ranked 1st. 1557 times more than Albania
Marine areas under protection	7 Ranked 43th.	229 Ranked 1st. 33 times more than Albania
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection	2.41% Ranked 98th.	30.4% Ranked 19th. 13 times more than Albania
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000	0.124 Ranked 139th.	5.38 Ranked 8th. 43 times more than Albania
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million	0.517 Ranked 51st.	1.69 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Albania
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	43.9 Ranked 64th. 2 times more than United States	21.34 Ranked 131st.
Wetlands of intl importance > Area per million	6.13 thousand hectares Ranked 72nd. 48% more than United States	4.14 thousand hectares Ranked 76th.
Known mammal species per million	20.84 Ranked 46th. 14 times more than United States	1.49 Ranked 135th.
Areas under protection per million	16.05 Ranked 34th. 34% more than United States	12 Ranked 40th.
Water > Salinisation	112.94 Ranked 136th.	375.65 Ranked 98th. 3 times more than Albania
Areas under protection	52 Ranked 67th.	3,481 Ranked 7th. 67 times more than Albania
Marine areas under protection per million	2.16 Ranked 19th. 3 times more than United States	0.789 Ranked 36th.
Fertiliser > Consumption	433.28 hundred grams/hectare Ranked 81st.	1,117.48 hundred grams/hectare Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Albania
Urban NO2 concentration	60.89 micrograms/m3 Ranked 42nd. 1% more than United States	60.57 micrograms/m3 Ranked 45th.
Non-wildness	6.09% Ranked 50th.	6.59% Ranked 49th. 8% more than Albania
International agreements > Signed but not ratified	none of the selected agreements	Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Hazardous Wastes
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI	1.69% Ranked 53th.	1.93% Ranked 52nd. 14% more than Albania
Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.0 Ranked 27th.	3.44% Ranked 21st.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million	0.451 Ranked 14th.	-3.227 Ranked 33th.
Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.94% Ranked 88th.	10.61% Ranked 35th. 11 times more than Albania
Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.0 Ranked 31st.	50.59% Ranked 7th.
Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters	0.357% Ranked 129th.	2% Ranked 95th. 6 times more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI	0.24% of GNI Ranked 121st.	0.34% of GNI Ranked 93th. 42% more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > % of total fuel combustion	3.36% Ranked 128th.	46.87% Ranked 45th. 14 times more than Albania
Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	4.63% Ranked 79th.	5.42% Ranked 40th. 17% more than Albania
Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	60.19% Ranked 3rd. 14 times more than United States	4.29% Ranked 53th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	93.02 Ranked 72nd.	98.6 Ranked 40th. 6% more than Albania
CO2 Emissions	3,085.1 Ranked 115th.	5.76 million Ranked 1st. 1868 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons per million	0.0983 Ranked 93th.	1.7 Ranked 6th. 17 times more than Albania
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal	11.11% Ranked 60th.	46.05% Ranked 20th. 4 times more than Albania
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal	26.9% Ranked 35th. 2 times more than United States	12.7% Ranked 83th.
Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.29% Ranked 23th. 38% more than United States	0.21% Ranked 31st.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area	1.08% Ranked 74th.	67.57% Ranked 3rd. 63 times more than Albania
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area	7.98% Ranked 111th.	27.08% Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI	0.0 Ranked 113th.	0.11% Ranked 53th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI	0.0 Ranked 99th.	0.0 Ranked 87th.
Natural gas rents > % of GDP	0.0148% Ranked 70th. 2 times more than United States	0.00603% Ranked 78th.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP	85.15% Ranked 64th.	86.15% Ranked 49th. 1% more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	8.01% Ranked 66th.	10.03% Ranked 47th. 25% more than Albania
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions	73.53% Ranked 5th. 75% more than United States	42.06% Ranked 31st.
Known breeding bird species	193 Ranked 87th.	508 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Albania
PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	55.52 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 56th. 2 times more than United States	22.63 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 140th.
Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions	39.81% Ranked 4th. 3 times more than United States	12.02% Ranked 51st.
Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions	11.93% Ranked 55th.	51.06% Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Albania
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent	1.53 Ranked 21st.	-990.062 Ranked 41st.
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.66% Ranked 84th.	4.24% Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Albania
Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.8% Ranked 76th.	13.9% Ranked 5th. 17 times more than Albania
Water > Phosphorus concentration	0.0 Ranked 140th.	0.08 mls/litre Ranked 127th.
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	5.53% Ranked 67th.	13.95% Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI	0.24% of GNI Ranked 105th.	0.35% of GNI Ranked 85th. 46% more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt	3,377.31 Ranked 110th.	2.16 million Ranked 1st. 638 times more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$	0.0 Ranked 107th.	0.0 Ranked 95th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$	$214.57 million Ranked 81st.	$276.06 billion Ranked 3rd. 1287 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total	78.85% Ranked 84th. 99% more than United States	39.68% Ranked 152nd.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	60.19% Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than United States	4.65% Ranked 42nd.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.25 Ranked 4th. 79% more than United States	0.14 Ranked 47th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction	70.83 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than United States	28.29 Ranked 49th.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal	61.99% Ranked 85th. 50% more than United States	41.26% Ranked 107th.
Oil rents > % of GDP	4.58% Ranked 32nd. 5 times more than United States	0.933% Ranked 53th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.0 Ranked 31st.	8.33% Ranked 14th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI	7.86% Ranked 75th.	-1.36% Ranked 115th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction	29.17 Ranked 25th.	71.71 Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Albania
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP	$0.19 Ranked 125th.	$0.42 Ranked 44th. 2 times more than Albania
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP	$0.20 Ranked 125th.	$0.44 Ranked 44th. 2 times more than Albania
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP	5.14% Ranked 70th. 3 times more than United States	1.73% Ranked 104th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$	$996.25 million Ranked 80th.	$-194,522,724,898.49 Ranked 131st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$	$23.11 million Ranked 96th.	$20.07 billion Ranked 2nd. 869 times more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI	0.18% Ranked 75th. 29% more than United States	0.14% Ranked 86th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$	0.0 Ranked 140th.	$16.10 billion Ranked 7th.
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.29 kg per day per worker Ranked 6th. 2 times more than United States	0.13 kg per day per worker Ranked 47th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Agricultural	62% Ranked 87th. 51% more than United States	41% Ranked 108th.
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP	79.92% Ranked 3rd.	88.62% Ranked 31st. 11% more than Albania
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI	17.96% Ranked 82nd. 43% more than United States	12.6% Ranked 108th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Domestic	27% Ranked 28th. 2 times more than United States	13% Ranked 68th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI	0.31% Ranked 81st. The same as United States	0.31% Ranked 80th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI	10.1% Ranked 95th.	13.96% Ranked 18th. 38% more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	6.46% Ranked 23th. 8 times more than United States	0.816% Ranked 102nd.
Water > Suspended solids	3.59 mls/litre Ranked 115th.	4.19 mls/litre Ranked 95th. 17% more than Albania
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > % of internal resources	6.36% Ranked 77th.	17.12% Ranked 61st. 3 times more than Albania
Forest area > % of land area	28.98% of land area Ranked 95th.	33.08% of land area Ranked 83th. 14% more than Albania
Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	14.28% Ranked 13th. 48% more than United States	9.62% Ranked 13th.
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent	105 Ranked 86th.	348,460 Ranked 1st. 3319 times more than Albania
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total	5.39% Ranked 84th.	35.82% Ranked 33th. 7 times more than Albania
Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.0 Ranked 28th.	13.13% Ranked 15th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Industrial	11% Ranked 41st.	46% Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Albania
Known breeding bird species per million	59.14 Ranked 25th. 33 times more than United States	1.77 Ranked 140th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total	0.599% Ranked 111th.	23.72% Ranked 58th. 40 times more than Albania

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