Ukraine: environment

What are Ukraine's CO2 emissions?

Ukraine's carbon dioxide emissions were 3.13 tonnes per person in 2024, excluding land use, according to World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026. Total greenhouse gas emissions were 197.0 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

The per-person figure covers carbon dioxide only, from fuel burning and industry. The total also includes methane and nitrous oxide. Both exclude land use change and forestry. The State Statistics Service lists air emissions data under its environment topic.

Official sources: World Bank: CO2 emissions per capita, Ukraine · World Bank: total greenhouse gas emissions, Ukraine

What is the air quality in Ukraine?

People in Ukraine were exposed to an average of 14.9 micrograms of fine particles (PM2.5) per cubic metre in 2023, according to World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026.

PM2.5 are particles small enough to reach deep into the lungs. The figure is a population-weighted national average built from satellite data and models, not readings from a monitoring network, so it does not show differences between Kyiv and other cities or short pollution episodes.

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

How much of Ukraine's electricity is renewable?

12.0% of the electricity generated in Ukraine in 2021 came from renewable sources, according to World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026. This is the latest year shown.

Renewable output covers hydro, wind, solar and biomass; it excludes nuclear. Renewables made up 8.9% of total final energy use in 2021. These figures predate the attacks on energy infrastructure since 2022. The State Statistics Service lists energy supply data under its energy topic.

Official sources: World Bank: renewable electricity output, Ukraine · World Bank: renewable energy consumption, Ukraine

Is tap water safe to drink in Ukraine?

87.9% of Ukraine's population used safely managed drinking water in 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF data on World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026.

Safely managed means water from an improved source, such as a piped supply, that is on the premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Water supply tariffs rose further in September 2026, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.

Official sources: World Bank: safely managed drinking water, Ukraine

How much of Ukraine is forest?

Forest covered 17.3% of Ukraine's land area in 2024, according to UN Food and Agriculture Organization data on World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026.

Forest means land of more than half a hectare with trees over five metres tall and canopy cover of more than 10%, not counting orchards or farm tree crops. The figure includes planted forest.

Official sources: World Bank: forest area, Ukraine

What is Ukraine's carbon footprint per person?

In 2024, carbon dioxide emissions per person in Ukraine was 3.1 tonnes, according to the European Commission's EDGAR database. The peak was 7.8 tonnes in 2007 and the low 2.9 tonnes in 2022. It is 42nd highest of 46 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 5.1 tonnes. World rank, highest first: 82nd of 186.

How much greenhouse gas does Ukraine emit?

The latest figure from the European Commission's EDGAR database, for 2024, is 197 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 53.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and Ukraine placed 11th highest of 46. Of 186 countries with 2024 data, 37th highest.

How much renewable energy does Ukraine use?

The IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO puts the renewable share of final energy use in Ukraine at 8.9% in 2021. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 44th highest of 50 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 20.4%. World rank, highest first: 147th of 191.

How much of Ukraine is forest?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2024, is 17.3%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 33.2%, and Ukraine placed 37th highest of 51. Worldwide: 128th of 190.

What is PM2.5 air pollution in Ukraine?

The Global Burden of Disease study puts average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Ukraine at 14.9 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Since 2005 it has ranged from 14.0 micrograms per cubic metre (2022) to 23.8 micrograms per cubic metre (2005). Europe & Central Asia median: 13.0 micrograms per cubic metre; Ukraine is 21st highest of 51. Worldwide: 120th of 192.

What share of Ukraine is protected land?

The UN Environment Programme puts the share of land in protected areas in Ukraine at 17.1% in 2025. No year since 2013 has been higher. It is 35th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 22.1%. World rank, highest first: 99th of 192.

What is water stress in Ukraine?

The FAO puts water stress in Ukraine at 6.3% in 2022. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 12.6%; Ukraine is 32nd highest of 47. Of 175 countries with 2022 data, 110th highest.