Nauru: environment
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What is Nauru's carbon footprint per person?
The latest figure from the European Commission's EDGAR database, for 2024, is 0.0 tonnes. It has not changed since 2005. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 2.1 tonnes, and Nauru placed 29th highest of 30. Of 186 countries with 2024 data, 185th highest.
How much greenhouse gas does Nauru emit?
According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, total greenhouse gas emissions in Nauru was 0.0 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 45.7 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and Nauru placed 30th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 186th of 186.
What is PM2.5 air pollution in Nauru?
According to the Global Burden of Disease study, average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Nauru was 4.8 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at 6.8 micrograms per cubic metre; its low point was 2021, at 4.0 micrograms per cubic metre. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 11.7 micrograms per cubic metre, and Nauru placed 25th highest of 30. Worldwide: 186th of 192.
What share of Nauru is protected land?
In 2025, the share of land in protected areas in Nauru was 0.0%, according to the UN Environment Programme. East Asia & Pacific median: 15.8%; Nauru is 29th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 189th of 192.
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