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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.
  • 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.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
  • Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction: Garbage Disposal Satisfaction. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Forest area > Sq. km per 1000: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Threatened species > Mammal: Number of threatened mammal species (1997)
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • 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 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 solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system: Population connected to wastewater collecting system.
  • Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow: Inflow of surface and groundwaters for neighboring countries.
  • Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$: 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."
  • 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.
  • 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 > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Total natural resources rents > % of GDP: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP). Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.
  • Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
  • Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % 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
  • Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 > 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 > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
  • 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.
  • Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water pollution > 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 > % 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted 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.
  • 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 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
  • International agreements > Signed but not ratified: The various international environmental agreements which a country has signed but not ratified. Agreements are listed in alphabetical order by the abbreviated form of the full name.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$: 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 > Gross savings > % of GNI: Gross savings are the difference between gross national income and public and private consumption, plus net current transfers."
  • Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
STAT Mauritius Spain HISTORY
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $6.44 billion
Ranked 60th.
$955.14 billion
Ranked 9th. 148 times more than Mauritius
CO2 Emissions per 1000 2.29
Ranked 80th.
7.26
Ranked 39th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Current issues water pollution, degradation of coral reefs pollution of the Mediterranean Sea from raw sewage and effluents from the offshore production of oil and gas; water quality and quantity nationwide; air pollution; deforestation; desertification
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number 6
Ranked 125th.
16
Ranked 50th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita 0.298 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 170th.
4.13 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 83th. 14 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 31.25
Ranked 47th.
43.96
Ranked 17th. 41% more than Mauritius
Pollution perceptions > Air quality 68.75
Ranked 14th. 23% more than Spain
56.04
Ranked 11th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean water 35.71
Ranked 41st.
63.89
Ranked 9th. 79% more than Mauritius
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 46.43
Ranked 22nd. 21% more than Spain
38.26
Ranked 8th.
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution 57.14
Ranked 25th.
58.33
Ranked 2nd. 2% more than Mauritius
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 64.29
Ranked 19th. 78% more than Spain
36.11
Ranked 19th.
Proportion of land area under protection 4.49%
Ranked 173th.
29.01%
Ranked 32nd. 6 times more than Mauritius

Total renewable water resources 2.2 cu km
Ranked 16th.
111.1 cu km
Ranked 9th. 50 times more than Mauritius
Waste > Local garbage collected 407,760.01 tonnes
Ranked 60th.
25.09 million tonnes
Ranked 8th. 62 times more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 351.39
Ranked 56th.
379,728.4
Ranked 11th. 1081 times more than Mauritius

Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened 7
Ranked 125th.
16
Ranked 53th. 2 times more than Mauritius
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality 53.57
Ranked 38th.
61.74
Ranked 20th. 15% more than Mauritius
CO2 emissions > Kt 3,142.85 kt
Ranked 122nd.
309,160.9 kt
Ranked 17th. 98 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Pollution index 55.11
Ranked 38th. 12% more than Spain
49.3
Ranked 17th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural 99.76
Ranked 40th.
99.95
Ranked 34th. About the same as Mauritius

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 3.08
Ranked 90th.
8
Ranked 45th. 3 times more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita 3.21
Ranked 95th.
5.85
Ranked 63th. 82% more than Mauritius

Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened 11
Ranked 114th.
12
Ranked 103th. 9% more than Mauritius
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 2.57 kt
Ranked 93th.
7.36 kt
Ranked 45th. 3 times more than Mauritius

Endangered species > Bird species 11
Ranked 86th.
15
Ranked 53th. 36% more than Mauritius

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita $5,005.13
Ranked 17th.
$22,008.69
Ranked 24th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Total renewable water resources per million 1.83 cu km
Ranked 13th.
2.56 cu km
Ranked 19th. 40% more than Mauritius
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people 319.8 tonnes
Ranked 51st.
546.52 tonnes
Ranked 21st. 71% more than Mauritius

Waste > Hazardous waste created 4,150 tonnes
Ranked 16th.
3.65 million tonnes
Ranked 14th. 879 times more than Mauritius

Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened 15
Ranked 132nd.
70
Ranked 19th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt 4,118.04
Ranked 125th.
269,674.85
Ranked 24th. 65 times more than Mauritius

CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita 2.57 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 97th.
7.36 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Mauritius

Endangered species > Fish species > Number 11
Ranked 132nd.
52
Ranked 16th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day 15,445.87
Ranked 24th.
378,843.8
Ranked 11th. 25 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction 71.43
Ranked 8th. 80% more than Spain
39.77
Ranked 20th.
Water > Percent of water resources used 26.35%
Ranked 23th.
29.02%
Ranked 3rd. 10% more than Mauritius

Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number 88
Ranked 30th. 80% more than Spain
49
Ranked 42nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 3.21
Ranked 95th.
5.85
Ranked 63th. 82% more than Mauritius

Forest area > Sq. km 370 km²
Ranked 167th.
179,150 km²
Ranked 32nd. 484 times more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.53
Ranked 78th. 2 times more than Spain
$0.23
Ranked 163th.

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural 90.64
Ranked 96th.
99.99
Ranked 36th. 10% more than Mauritius

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt 3,883.84
Ranked 117th.
358,965.74
Ranked 18th. 92 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities 35.71
Ranked 46th.
55.68
Ranked 9th. 56% more than Mauritius
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural 99.67
Ranked 37th.
100
Ranked 13th. About the same as Mauritius

Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened 89
Ranked 38th.
213
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Mauritius
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita $7,674.17
Ranked 49th.
$26,987.49
Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Mauritius

Waste > Population served by local garbage collection 98%
Ranked 22nd.
100%
Ranked 4th. 2% more than Mauritius

Biodiversity > Number 3.28
Ranked 72nd.
6.84
Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted net national income > Current US$ $9.87 billion
Ranked 105th.
$1.25 trillion
Ranked 13th. 126 times more than Mauritius

Water > Freshwater internal flow per capita 2,312.88 cubic metres
Ranked 13th. 73% more than Spain
1,334.5 cubic metres
Ranked 32nd.

Water > Freshwater internal flow 2.95 billion cubic metres
Ranked 22nd.
57.91 billion cubic metres
Ranked 16th. 20 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution 43.75
Ranked 36th.
62.91
Ranked 13th. 44% more than Mauritius
Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people 3.25 tonnes
Ranked 13th.
80.09 tonnes
Ranked 26th. 25 times more than Mauritius

Protected area 6%
Ranked 70th.
8.4%
Ranked 48th. 40% more than Mauritius
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum 3.28
Ranked 73th.
6.84
Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities 64.29
Ranked 14th. 45% more than Spain
44.32
Ranked 19th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP $0.66
Ranked 83th. 35% more than Spain
$0.49
Ranked 113th.

Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution 42.86
Ranked 35th. 3% more than Spain
41.67
Ranked 26th.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters 2.75
Ranked 140th.
111.2
Ranked 51st. 40 times more than Mauritius

Freshwater > Withdrawal 0.61
Ranked 91st.
37.22
Ranked 1st. 61 times more than Mauritius
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita 174.9 cubic metres
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Spain
84.01 cubic metres
Ranked 16th.

Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters 2,168.1
Ranked 96th.
2,440.97
Ranked 91st. 13% more than Mauritius

Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 16.1
Ranked 148th.
23.72
Ranked 108th. 47% more than Mauritius

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number 23
Ranked 125th.
468
Ranked 36th. 20 times more than Mauritius
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP 0.25 kg/PPP$
Ranked 105th.
0.32 kg/PPP$
Ranked 82nd. 28% more than Mauritius

Proportion of land and marine area under protection 0.733%
Ranked 194th.
25.32%
Ranked 36th. 35 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution 56.25
Ranked 24th. 52% more than Spain
37.09
Ranked 15th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million 2.59
Ranked 38th. 17 times more than Spain
0.15
Ranked 117th.

Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment 25%
Ranked 34th.
92%
Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Mauritius

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 89.92%
Ranked 82nd.
99.99%
Ranked 33th. 11% more than Mauritius

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban 99.89
Ranked 50th.
99.94
Ranked 49th. The same as Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction 28.57
Ranked 52nd.
60.23
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Mauritius
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000 0.298 km²
Ranked 168th.
4.13 km²
Ranked 83th. 14 times more than Mauritius

Threatened species > Mammal 4
Ranked 140th.
19
Ranked 36th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita 174.9 cubic metres
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Spain
55.76 cubic metres
Ranked 15th.

Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.168
Ranked 20th. 9% more than Spain
0.155
Ranked 43th.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters 0.72
Ranked 6th.
35.63
Ranked 23th. 49 times more than Mauritius

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 674
Ranked 121st.
74,691
Ranked 18th. 111 times more than Mauritius
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 1.83
Ranked 83th.
3.38
Ranked 48th. 85% more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt 1,774.83
Ranked 68th.
31,033.82
Ranked 27th. 17 times more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 1.39
Ranked 37th. 2 times more than Spain
0.674
Ranked 52nd.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000 0.0
Ranked 187th.
1.55
Ranked 44th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt 0.0
Ranked 187th.
71,429.49
Ranked 25th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number 18
Ranked 46th.
47
Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban 91.63
Ranked 102nd.
99.99
Ranked 39th. 9% more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$ $1.06 billion
Ranked 105th.
$218.52 billion
Ranked 8th. 207 times more than Mauritius

Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system 25%
Ranked 43th.
100%
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Mauritius

Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow 0.0
Ranked 24th.
0.0
Ranked 35th.

Water > Proportion of marine area under protection 0.297%
Ranked 149th.
9.37%
Ranked 58th. 32 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$ $804.70 million
Ranked 72nd.
$157.65 billion
Ranked 6th. 196 times more than Mauritius

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000 0.573
Ranked 96th.
1.87
Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million 0.514
Ranked 52nd.
0.901
Ranked 2nd. 75% more than Mauritius
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 17.6
Ranked 149th.
31.61
Ranked 97th. 80% more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction 46.43
Ranked 43th.
58.2
Ranked 18th. 25% more than Mauritius
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 145th.
0.0
Ranked 116th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 174th.
$21.62 million
Ranked 69th.

Total natural resources rents > % of GDP 0.00595%
Ranked 163th.
0.0924%
Ranked 152nd. 16 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP 57.26%
Ranked 34th.
84.47%
Ranked 76th. 48% more than Mauritius
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP 87.79%
Ranked 33th. 4% more than Spain
84.38%
Ranked 69th.

Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 2.59%
Ranked 69th.
9.47%
Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Mauritius

Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.15 kg per day per worker
Ranked 62nd. The same as Spain
0.15 kg per day per worker
Ranked 24th.

Freshwater > Withdrawal > Agricultural 60%
Ranked 91st.
68%
Ranked 4th. 13% more than Mauritius
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Domestic 25%
Ranked 31st. 92% more than Spain
13%
Ranked 8th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 151st.
0.04%
Ranked 83th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.3%
Ranked 88th. 67% more than Spain
0.18%
Ranked 129th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI 11.13%
Ranked 77th.
13.98%
Ranked 15th. 26% more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.0
Ranked 56th.
3.06%
Ranked 26th.

Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million -0.197
Ranked 15th.
-0.624
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 86.26%
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Spain
42.37%
Ranked 20th.

Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 5.92%
Ranked 26th.
10.83%
Ranked 26th. 83% more than Mauritius

Water > Surface and Groundwater inflow per capita 0.0
Ranked 23th.
0.0
Ranked 34th.

Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 6.56%
Ranked 67th.
20.57%
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Mauritius

Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters 0.954%
Ranked 112th.
1.34%
Ranked 106th. 40% more than Mauritius

Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.384%
Ranked 28th.
3.12%
Ranked 33th. 8 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.36% of GNI
Ranked 90th. 80% more than Spain
0.2% of GNI
Ranked 136th.

Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 55.37%
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Spain
8.58%
Ranked 21st.

Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry 223 million cubic metres
Ranked 17th.
3.83 billion cubic metres
Ranked 7th. 17 times more than Mauritius

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area 0.3%
Ranked 100th.
5.27%
Ranked 29th. 18 times more than Mauritius
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area 5.54%
Ranked 134th.
9.47%
Ranked 100th. 71% more than Mauritius
Forest area > % of land area 18.23% of land area
Ranked 129th.
35.89% of land area
Ranked 74th. 97% more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.89%
Ranked 62nd.
7.47%
Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Mauritius

Freshwater > Withdrawal > Industrial 14%
Ranked 34th.
19%
Ranked 7th. 36% more than Mauritius
Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.0
Ranked 56th.
10.85%
Ranked 27th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI 8.48%
Ranked 58th.
10.09%
Ranked 44th. 19% more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.0
Ranked 53th.
3.74%
Ranked 25th.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total 56.9%
Ranked 115th.
57.66%
Ranked 113th. 1% more than Mauritius

Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.651%
Ranked 25th.
3.77%
Ranked 29th. 6 times more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt 2,343.21
Ranked 124th.
155,506.47
Ranked 18th. 66 times more than Mauritius

CO2 Emissions 2,796
Ranked 116th.
304,882
Ranked 16th. 109 times more than Mauritius
Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.0
Ranked 56th.
9.04%
Ranked 29th.

Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions 32.82%
Ranked 65th.
39.6%
Ranked 22nd. 21% more than Mauritius

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal 67.72%
Ranked 72nd.
68.03%
Ranked 69th. About the same as Mauritius

Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.06
Ranked 56th.
0.15
Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Mauritius

PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 15.95 mcg/m³
Ranked 162nd.
33.25 mcg/m³
Ranked 112th. 2 times more than Mauritius

Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions 14.7%
Ranked 25th.
15.3%
Ranked 39th. 4% more than Mauritius

Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions 10.86%
Ranked 26th.
42.69%
Ranked 18th. 4 times more than Mauritius

Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.63%
Ranked 23th.
7.96%
Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Mauritius

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal 2.76%
Ranked 102nd.
18.52%
Ranked 38th. 7 times more than Mauritius

Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent -0.221
Ranked 14th.
-28.628
Ranked 30th. 129 times more than Mauritius

Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction 53.57
Ranked 17th. 28% more than Spain
41.8
Ranked 10th.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal 29.52%
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Spain
13.44%
Ranked 79th.

Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.06%
Ranked 70th.
0.39%
Ranked 6th. 7 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$ $437,623.93
Ranked 133th.
$2.61 billion
Ranked 9th. 5959 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 162nd.
0.17%
Ranked 76th.

Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.61%
Ranked 69th.
4.31%
Ranked 7th. 7 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI 8.48%
Ranked 61st.
10.25%
Ranked 45th. 21% more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 178th.
$646.92 million
Ranked 70th.

Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 13.74%
Ranked 4th. 74% more than Spain
7.88%
Ranked 15th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI 5.39%
Ranked 87th.
6.57%
Ranked 78th. 22% more than Mauritius

Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.1%
Ranked 62nd.
9.61%
Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Mauritius

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP $0.26
Ranked 90th. 4% more than Spain
$0.25
Ranked 94th.

Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP $0.28
Ranked 91st. The same as Spain
$0.28
Ranked 88th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$ $511.42 million
Ranked 94th.
$102.69 billion
Ranked 11th. 201 times more than Mauritius

International agreements > Signed but not ratified none of the selected agreements Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$ $805.14 million
Ranked 72nd.
$160.26 billion
Ranked 6th. 199 times more than Mauritius

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI 16.52%
Ranked 88th.
20.55%
Ranked 68th. 24% more than Mauritius

Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households 223 million cubic metres
Ranked 15th.
2.54 billion cubic metres
Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Mauritius

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 89.92
Ranked 82nd.
99.99
Ranked 33th. 11% more than Mauritius

Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total 43.1%
Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Spain
11.51%
Ranked 69th.

Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 63.86%
Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than Spain
8.42%
Ranked 41st.

Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total 0.0
Ranked 187th.
26.49%
Ranked 53th.

Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date June 10, 1992 June 13, 1992
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > % of internal resources 26.35%
Ranked 45th.
32.04%
Ranked 39th. 22% more than Mauritius
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI 0.01%
Ranked 61st.
0.0
Ranked 104th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$ $1.09 million
Ranked 61st.
0.0
Ranked 112th.

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