Tajikistan: environment

How polluted is the air in Tajikistan?

People in Tajikistan were exposed to an average of 33.3 micrograms of fine particles (PM2.5) per cubic metre of air in 2023, down from 34.8 in 2021, according to the World Bank.

The figure is a modelled, population-weighted annual average. The World Health Organization's guideline for annual exposure is 5 micrograms, so the estimate is several times higher. No national air quality readings could be read on official Tajik websites on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: PM2.5 mean annual exposure

What are Tajikistan's CO2 emissions?

Tajikistan emitted 9.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2024, excluding land use and forestry, up from 9.3 million tonnes in 2023, according to the World Bank.

With a population of about 10.8 million, that is just under one tonne per person. Emissions are low partly because most electricity is generated from water: the World Bank lists renewables at 93.4% of electricity output in 2021, the latest year in that series.

Official sources: World Bank: CO2 emissions excluding LULUCF · World Bank: Renewable electricity output

What is Tajikistan's carbon footprint per person?

According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, carbon dioxide emissions per person in Tajikistan was 0.9 tonnes in 2024. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 1.0 tonnes; its low point was 2011, at 0.4 tonnes. Europe & Central Asia median: 5.1 tonnes; Tajikistan is 46th highest of 46. Worldwide: 131st of 186.

What are Tajikistan's emissions?

22.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent: that is total greenhouse gas emissions in Tajikistan for 2024, according to the European Commission's EDGAR database. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 53.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and Tajikistan placed 34th highest of 46. Worldwide: 115th of 186.

How much of Tajikistan's energy is renewable?

The IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO puts the renewable share of final energy use in Tajikistan at 34.9% in 2021. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 20.4%, and Tajikistan placed 13th highest of 50. World rank, highest first: 69th of 191.

How much of Tajikistan is forest?

In 2024, forest area as a share of land in Tajikistan was 3.1%, according to the FAO. No year since 2005 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 33.2%; Tajikistan is 49th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 169th of 190.

What is PM2.5 air pollution in Tajikistan?

33.3 micrograms per cubic metre: that is average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Tajikistan for 2023, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 34.8 micrograms per cubic metre; its low point was 2005, at 21.6 micrograms per cubic metre. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 13.0 micrograms per cubic metre, and Tajikistan placed 1st highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 37th of 192.

How much of Tajikistan is in national parks and reserves?

According to the UN Environment Programme, the share of land in protected areas in Tajikistan was 22.6% in 2025. No year since 2013 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 22.1%; Tajikistan is 23rd highest of 51. Worldwide: 64th of 192.

How much of Tajikistan's fresh water is used?

In 2022, water stress in Tajikistan was 69.9%, according to the FAO. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 75.1%; its low point was 2017, at 52.7%. Europe & Central Asia median: 12.6%; Tajikistan is 3rd highest of 47. Of 175 countries with 2022 data, 24th highest.