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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.
  • Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  • Endangered species > Mammal species > Number: Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution: Noise and Light Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
  • Waste > Local garbage collected: Municipal waste collected.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened: Bird species, threatened. Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Endangered species > Bird species: Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Total renewable water resources per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people: Municipal waste collected. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Waste > Hazardous waste created: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention).
  • Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened: Fish species, threatened. Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt: CO2 emissions (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Endangered species > Fish species > Number: Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Pollution > 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."
  • 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.
  • 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$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Waste > Population served by local garbage collection: Total population served by municipal waste collection.
  • Biodiversity > Number: GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential)."
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Water > Freshwater internal flow per capita: Internal flow of water: River run-off and groundwater produced during a year through perception minus evaporation. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Water > Freshwater internal flow: Internal flow of water: River run-off and groundwater produced during a year through perception minus evaporation.
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution: Comfortable to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention). Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Protected area: Environmentally protected area (1997)
  • 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.
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.
  • Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: PM10, country level (micrograms per cubic meter). Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Proportion of land and marine area under protection: Terrestrial and marine areas protected to total territorial area, percentage.
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution: Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment: Population connected to wastewater treatment.
  • 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.
  • Forest area > Sq. km per 1000: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Threatened species > Mammal: Number of threatened mammal species (1997)
  • Water > Population supplied by water supply industry: Total population supplied by water supply industry.
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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).
  • 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 gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt: 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: 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.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system: Population connected to wastewater collecting system.
  • Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow: Inflow of surface and groundwaters for neighboring countries.
  • Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
  • Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Freshwater > Withdrawal per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations."
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
  • Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
  • 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 > 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, wood industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction: Quality of Green and Parks. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Total natural resources rents > % of GDP: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP). Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
  • 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.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, metal industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • 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.
  • Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters: Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters). Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI: Gross savings are the difference between gross national income and public and private consumption, plus net current transfers."
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > 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 national savings > Current US$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > 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."
  • 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 > 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."
  • 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."
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
  • 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.
  • 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 > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
  • Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
  • Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.
  • Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • 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."
  • PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a countryÂ’s technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, food industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, other industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, paper and pulp industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • 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 > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
  • Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, chemical industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow per capita: Inflow of surface and groundwaters for neighboring countries. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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STAT Germany Mauritius HISTORY
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $2.38 trillion
Ranked 4th. 370 times more than Mauritius 		$6.44 billion
Ranked 60th.
CO2 Emissions per 1000 10.15
Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Mauritius 		2.29
Ranked 80th.
Current issues emissions from coal-burning utilities and industries contribute to air pollution; acid rain, resulting from sulfur dioxide emissions, is damaging forests; pollution in the Baltic Sea from raw sewage and industrial effluents from rivers in eastern Germany; hazardous waste disposal; government established a mechanism for ending the use of nuclear power over the next 15 years; government working to meet EU commitment to identify nature preservation areas in line with the EU's Flora, Fauna, and Habitat directive water pollution, degradation of coral reefs
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number 6
Ranked 120th. The same as Mauritius 		6
Ranked 125th.
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita 1.34 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 132nd. 5 times more than Mauritius 		0.298 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 170th.
Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 28.59
Ranked 51st. 		31.25
Ranked 47th. 9% more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Air quality 71.41
Ranked 9th. 4% more than Mauritius 		68.75
Ranked 14th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean water 75.36
Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Mauritius 		35.71
Ranked 41st.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 19.1
Ranked 52nd. 		46.43
Ranked 22nd. 2 times more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution 39.64
Ranked 47th. 		57.14
Ranked 25th. 44% more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 24.64
Ranked 54th. 		64.29
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Germany
Proportion of land area under protection 48.03%
Ranked 7th. 11 times more than Mauritius 		4.49%
Ranked 173th.
Total renewable water resources 188 cu km
Ranked 3rd. 85 times more than Mauritius 		2.2 cu km
Ranked 16th.
Waste > Local garbage collected 48.1 million tonnes
Ranked 3rd. 118 times more than Mauritius 		407,760.01 tonnes
Ranked 60th.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 954,218.5
Ranked 4th. 2716 times more than Mauritius 		351.39
Ranked 56th.
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened 5
Ranked 142nd. 		7
Ranked 125th. 40% more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality 80.9
Ranked 8th. 51% more than Mauritius 		53.57
Ranked 38th.
CO2 emissions > Kt 805,039.5 kt
Ranked 6th. 256 times more than Mauritius 		3,142.85 kt
Ranked 122nd.
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index 30.58
Ranked 52nd. 		55.11
Ranked 38th. 80% more than Germany
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural 100
Ranked 2nd. About the same as Mauritius 		99.76
Ranked 40th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 9.57
Ranked 31st. 3 times more than Mauritius 		3.08
Ranked 90th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 9.11
Ranked 33th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		3.21
Ranked 95th.
Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened 7
Ranked 146th. 		11
Ranked 114th. 57% more than Germany
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 9.75 kt
Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Mauritius 		2.57 kt
Ranked 93th.
Endangered species > Bird species 6
Ranked 126th. 		11
Ranked 86th. 83% more than Germany
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita $28,916.93
Ranked 16th. 6 times more than Mauritius 		$5,005.13
Ranked 17th.
Total renewable water resources per million 2.28 cu km
Ranked 21st. 24% more than Mauritius 		1.83 cu km
Ranked 13th.
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people 587.3 tonnes
Ranked 18th. 84% more than Mauritius 		319.8 tonnes
Ranked 51st.
Waste > Hazardous waste created 22.32 million tonnes
Ranked 3rd. 5379 times more than Mauritius 		4,150 tonnes
Ranked 16th.
Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened 23
Ranked 90th. 53% more than Mauritius 		15
Ranked 132nd.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt 745,383.76
Ranked 7th. 181 times more than Mauritius 		4,118.04
Ranked 125th.
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita 9.75 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 32nd. 4 times more than Mauritius 		2.57 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 97th.
Endangered species > Fish species > Number 20
Ranked 59th. 82% more than Mauritius 		11
Ranked 132nd.
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 936,197.3
Ranked 4th. 61 times more than Mauritius 		15,445.87
Ranked 24th.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction 22.57
Ranked 54th. 		71.43
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Germany
Water > Percent of water resources used 20.97%
Ranked 27th. 		26.35%
Ranked 23th. 26% more than Germany
Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number 12
Ranked 82nd. 		88
Ranked 30th. 7 times more than Germany
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 9.11
Ranked 33th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		3.21
Ranked 95th.
Forest area > Sq. km 110,760 km²
Ranked 47th. 299 times more than Mauritius 		370 km²
Ranked 167th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.25
Ranked 155th. 		$0.53
Ranked 78th. 2 times more than Germany
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural 100
Ranked 3rd. 10% more than Mauritius 		90.64
Ranked 96th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt 787,291.01
Ranked 7th. 203 times more than Mauritius 		3,883.84
Ranked 117th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities 71.48
Ranked 8th. Twice as much as Mauritius 		35.71
Ranked 46th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural 100
Ranked 1st. About the same as Mauritius 		99.67
Ranked 37th.
Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened 17
Ranked 83th. 		89
Ranked 38th. 5 times more than Germany
Threatened species 49
Ranked 40th. 		52
Ranked 39th. 6% more than Germany
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita $38,600.53
Ranked 15th. 5 times more than Mauritius 		$7,674.17
Ranked 49th.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection 100%
Ranked 5th. 2% more than Mauritius 		98%
Ranked 22nd.
Biodiversity > Number 0.64
Ranked 134th. 		3.28
Ranked 72nd. 5 times more than Germany
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ $3.16 trillion
Ranked 5th. 320 times more than Mauritius 		$9.87 billion
Ranked 105th.
Water > Freshwater internal flow per capita 1,641.01 cubic metres
Ranked 27th. 		2,312.88 cubic metres
Ranked 13th. 41% more than Germany
Water > Freshwater internal flow 135 billion cubic metres
Ranked 9th. 46 times more than Mauritius 		2.95 billion cubic metres
Ranked 22nd.
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution 78.71
Ranked 10th. 80% more than Mauritius 		43.75
Ranked 36th.
Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people 271.87 tonnes
Ranked 13th. 84 times more than Mauritius 		3.25 tonnes
Ranked 13th.
Protected area 27%
Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Mauritius 		6%
Ranked 70th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum 0.639
Ranked 140th. 		3.28
Ranked 73th. 5 times more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities 28.52
Ranked 52nd. 		64.29
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Germany
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.38
Ranked 142nd. 		$0.66
Ranked 83th. 74% more than Germany
Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution 60.36
Ranked 13th. 41% more than Mauritius 		42.86
Ranked 35th.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters 107
Ranked 53th. 39 times more than Mauritius 		2.75
Ranked 140th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal 38.01
Ranked 2nd. 62 times more than Mauritius 		0.61
Ranked 91st.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita 55.24 cubic metres
Ranked 35th. 		174.9 cubic metres
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Germany
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters 1,303.13
Ranked 113th. 		2,168.1
Ranked 96th. 66% more than Germany
Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 15.64
Ranked 149th. 		16.1
Ranked 148th. 3% more than Germany
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number 14,388
Ranked 2nd. 626 times more than Mauritius 		23
Ranked 125th.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP 0.38 kg/PPP$
Ranked 65th. 52% more than Mauritius 		0.25 kg/PPP$
Ranked 105th.
Proportion of land and marine area under protection 49.04%
Ranked 5th. 67 times more than Mauritius 		0.733%
Ranked 194th.
Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution 21.29
Ranked 50th. 		56.25
Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Germany
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million 0.00778
Ranked 193th. 		2.59
Ranked 38th. 332 times more than Germany
Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment 95%
Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Mauritius 		25%
Ranked 34th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban 100
Ranked 4th. About the same as Mauritius 		99.89
Ranked 50th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 100%
Ranked 2nd. 11% more than Mauritius 		89.92%
Ranked 82nd.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction 77.43
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		28.57
Ranked 52nd.
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000 1.34 km²
Ranked 131st. 5 times more than Mauritius 		0.298 km²
Ranked 168th.
Threatened species > Mammal 8
Ranked 97th. Twice as much as Mauritius 		4
Ranked 140th.
Water > Population supplied by water supply industry 99%
Ranked 12th. About the same as Mauritius 		98.7%
Ranked 13th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita 44.04 cubic metres
Ranked 22nd. 		174.9 cubic metres
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Germany
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.135
Ranked 55th. 		0.168
Ranked 20th. 24% more than Germany
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters 47.05
Ranked 16th. 65 times more than Mauritius 		0.72
Ranked 6th.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 216,213
Ranked 5th. 321 times more than Mauritius 		674
Ranked 121st.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 3.23
Ranked 52nd. 76% more than Mauritius 		1.83
Ranked 83th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 2.06
Ranked 34th. 		0.0
Ranked 187th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 3.65
Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		1.39
Ranked 37th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt 168,124.62
Ranked 9th. 		0.0
Ranked 187th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt 298,438.79
Ranked 8th. 168 times more than Mauritius 		1,774.83
Ranked 68th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number 21
Ranked 35th. 17% more than Mauritius 		18
Ranked 46th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban 100
Ranked 3rd. 9% more than Mauritius 		91.63
Ranked 102nd.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$ $510.05 billion
Ranked 3rd. 483 times more than Mauritius 		$1.06 billion
Ranked 105th.
Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system 96%
Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Mauritius 		25%
Ranked 43th.
Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow 71 billion cubic metres
Ranked 6th. 		0.0
Ranked 24th.
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection 64.46%
Ranked 5th. 217 times more than Mauritius 		0.297%
Ranked 149th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$ $524.27 billion
Ranked 3rd. 652 times more than Mauritius 		$804.70 million
Ranked 72nd.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000 2.63
Ranked 22nd. 5 times more than Mauritius 		0.573
Ranked 96th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million 0.462
Ranked 4th. 		0.514
Ranked 52nd. 11% more than Germany
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 18.58
Ranked 144th. 6% more than Mauritius 		17.6
Ranked 149th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households 3.62 billion cubic metres
Ranked 2nd. 16 times more than Mauritius 		223 million cubic metres
Ranked 15th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry 4.54 billion cubic metres
Ranked 7th. 20 times more than Mauritius 		223 million cubic metres
Ranked 17th.
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date June 12, 1992 June 10, 1992
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI 0.02%
Ranked 138th. 		0.0
Ranked 162nd.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Industrial 68%
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Mauritius 		14%
Ranked 34th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 68th. 		0.01%
Ranked 61st.
Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.88%
Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		0.651%
Ranked 25th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 74th. 		$1.09 million
Ranked 61st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI 15.67%
Ranked 41st. 85% more than Mauritius 		8.48%
Ranked 61st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$ $9.59 billion
Ranked 37th. 		0.0
Ranked 178th.
Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 15.13%
Ranked 3rd. 14 times more than Mauritius 		1.1%
Ranked 62nd.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction 77.5
Ranked 6th. 67% more than Mauritius 		46.43
Ranked 43th.
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP 0.268%
Ranked 145th. 45 times more than Mauritius 		0.00595%
Ranked 163th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI 0.26%
Ranked 71st. 		0.0
Ranked 151st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.17%
Ranked 130th. 		0.3%
Ranked 88th. 76% more than Germany
Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 7.18%
Ranked 23th. 		13.74%
Ranked 4th. 91% more than Germany
Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.19%
Ranked 23th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		0.06%
Ranked 70th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$ $524.87 billion
Ranked 3rd. 652 times more than Mauritius 		$805.14 million
Ranked 72nd.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$ $666.37 million
Ranked 24th. 1523 times more than Mauritius 		$437,623.93
Ranked 133th.
Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.79%
Ranked 24th. 10 times more than Mauritius 		0.384%
Ranked 28th.
International agreements > Signed but not ratified none of the selected agreements none of the selected agreements
Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.32%
Ranked 30th. 		55.37%
Ranked 2nd. 24 times more than Germany
Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.2% of GNI
Ranked 133th. 		0.36% of GNI
Ranked 90th. 80% more than Germany
Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters 1.74%
Ranked 97th. 83% more than Mauritius 		0.954%
Ranked 112th.
Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 20.43%
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Mauritius 		6.56%
Ranked 67th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Domestic 12%
Ranked 3rd. 		25%
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Germany
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI 25.44%
Ranked 61st. 54% more than Mauritius 		16.52%
Ranked 88th.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP 87.69%
Ranked 36th. 		87.79%
Ranked 33th. About the same as Germany
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP 86.21%
Ranked 52nd. 51% more than Mauritius 		57.26%
Ranked 34th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$ $32.46 million
Ranked 65th. 		0.0
Ranked 174th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 74th. 		0.0
Ranked 145th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$ $393.86 billion
Ranked 2nd. 770 times more than Mauritius 		$511.42 million
Ranked 94th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP $0.29
Ranked 83th. 4% more than Mauritius 		$0.28
Ranked 91st.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP $0.27
Ranked 84th. 4% more than Mauritius 		$0.26
Ranked 90th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI 11.76%
Ranked 70th. 2 times more than Mauritius 		5.39%
Ranked 87th.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal 12.35%
Ranked 86th. 		29.52%
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Germany
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal 67.86%
Ranked 9th. 25 times more than Mauritius 		2.76%
Ranked 102nd.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal 19.79%
Ranked 117th. 		67.72%
Ranked 72nd. 3 times more than Germany
Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.45%
Ranked 49th. 		0.0
Ranked 56th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total 35.4%
Ranked 158th. 		56.9%
Ranked 115th. 61% more than Germany
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total 22.56%
Ranked 61st. 		0.0
Ranked 187th.
Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.44%
Ranked 57th. 		63.86%
Ranked 2nd. 26 times more than Germany
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total 40.04%
Ranked 29th. 		43.1%
Ranked 23th. 8% more than Germany
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 100
Ranked 2nd. 11% more than Mauritius 		89.92
Ranked 82nd.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area 26.71%
Ranked 8th. 89 times more than Mauritius 		0.3%
Ranked 100th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area 56.19%
Ranked 4th. 10 times more than Mauritius 		5.54%
Ranked 134th.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > % of internal resources 43.97%
Ranked 32nd. 67% more than Mauritius 		26.35%
Ranked 45th.
Forest area > % of land area 31.76% of land area
Ranked 86th. 74% more than Mauritius 		18.23% of land area
Ranked 129th.
Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.05% of GNI
Ranked 44th. 5 times more than Mauritius 		0.01% of GNI
Ranked 56th.
Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 9.26%
Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Mauritius 		0.89%
Ranked 62nd.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 12.04%
Ranked 20th. 		0.0
Ranked 56th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI 15.65%
Ranked 40th. 85% more than Mauritius 		8.48%
Ranked 58th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.99%
Ranked 40th. 		0.0
Ranked 53th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt 263,888.32
Ranked 9th. 113 times more than Mauritius 		2,343.21
Ranked 124th.
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions 38.7%
Ranked 24th. 18% more than Mauritius 		32.82%
Ranked 65th.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.14
Ranked 45th. 2 times more than Mauritius 		0.06
Ranked 56th.
PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 19.3 mcg/m³
Ranked 147th. 21% more than Mauritius 		15.95 mcg/m³
Ranked 162nd.
Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions 11.41%
Ranked 52nd. 		14.7%
Ranked 25th. 29% more than Germany
Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions 57.63%
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Mauritius 		10.86%
Ranked 26th.
Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 7.1%
Ranked 19th. 96% more than Mauritius 		3.63%
Ranked 23th.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent 17.56
Ranked 2nd. 		-0.221
Ranked 14th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction 22.5
Ranked 54th. 		53.57
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Germany
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.14%
Ranked 20th. 4 times more than Mauritius 		0.61%
Ranked 69th.
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 11.82%
Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Mauritius 		2.59%
Ranked 69th.
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.14 kg per day per worker
Ranked 28th. 		0.15 kg per day per worker
Ranked 62nd. 7% more than Germany
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Agricultural 20%
Ranked 5th. 		60%
Ranked 91st. 3 times more than Germany
CO2 Emissions 837,425
Ranked 6th. 300 times more than Mauritius 		2,796
Ranked 116th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI 13.83%
Ranked 25th. 24% more than Mauritius 		11.13%
Ranked 77th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.79%
Ranked 18th. 		0.0
Ranked 56th.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million 0.214
Ranked 3rd. 		-0.197
Ranked 15th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 57.37%
Ranked 3rd. 		86.26%
Ranked 1st. 50% more than Germany
Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 12.39%
Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Mauritius 		5.92%
Ranked 26th.
Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow per capita 863.05 cubic metres
Ranked 18th. 		0.0
Ranked 23th.

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