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Environment

Climate change, pollution, natural hazards, and conservation

Environmental data on climate change impacts, pollution levels, natural hazards, conservation efforts, and ecological challenges facing nations.

25 facts availableLast updated: 4/14/2026

All Environment Facts

Population living in slums

2026

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Agricultural land

2026

Agricultural land measures the area dedicated to farming and cultivation in countries, impacting food production and sustainability. Understanding this statistic is crucial for assessing agricultural capacity and economic development.

Dam capacity per capita

2026

Dam capacity per capita measures the amount of water storage available for each individual in a country, expressed in cubic meters. This statistic highlights water resource management and its impact on sustainability and development. Understanding dam capacity is crucial for addressing water security and supporting agriculture, industry, and communities.

Total Renewable Groundwater Resources by Country

2026

Total renewable groundwater represents the combined volume of internally generated and externally sourced groundwater that is naturally replenished and available for use.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions

2025

Carbon dioxide emissions reveal environmental impact. Explore rankings, compare countries, and analyze historical trends with interactive maps.

Electricity from Fossil Fuels

2021

Electricity from fossil fuels measures energy generation trends. Compare countries, explore rankings, and analyze historical data with interactive maps.

Electricity from Hydroelectric Plants

2021

Electricity from hydroelectric plants shows renewable energy production. Explore country rankings, compare data, and view interactive maps.

Electricity from Nuclear Fuels

2021

Electricity from nuclear fuels measures energy production in countries. Compare data, explore rankings, and visualize trends with interactive maps.

Electricity from Other Renewables

2021

Electricity from other renewables measures alternative energy sources. Explore country comparisons, rankings, and historical trends with interactive maps.

Electricity Installed Capacity

2021

Electricity Installed Capacity measures the total power generation capability. Compare countries, explore rankings, and view interactive maps.

Energy Consumption per Capita (USD)

2025

Energy Consumption per Capita (USD) measures how much energy is consumed per person. Compare countries and explore interactive maps.

Refined Petroleum Products Consumption

2021

Refined Petroleum Products Consumption data reveals trends across countries. Compare usage, explore rankings, and view interactive maps.

Refined Petroleum Products Exports

2023

Refined petroleum products exports reflect a country's economic strength. Compare nations, explore rankings, and view interactive maps.

Refined Petroleum Products Imports

2023

Refined petroleum products imports indicate a country's energy demand. Explore rankings, compare nations, and view interactive maps.

Refined Petroleum Products Production

2023

Refined Petroleum Products Production data reveals insights into global energy trends. Compare countries and explore interactive maps and rankings.

Coal Revenue

2024

Coal revenue measures earnings from coal production. Compare countries, explore rankings, and view trends with interactive maps.

Revenue from Forest Resources

2024

Revenue from forest resources reveals economic contributions by country. Explore rankings, compare nations, and view interactive maps.

Coastline Length (km)

2025

Coastline length in kilometers measures a country's coastal geography. Compare countries and explore interactive maps and rankings.

Contiguous Zone

1990

Explore the Contiguous Zone metric, measuring coastal waters. Compare countries and visualize data with interactive maps and rankings.

Continental Shelf

1990

Explore the extent of continental shelves across countries. Compare data, view interactive maps, and analyze geographical trends.

Irrigated Land

2025

Irrigated land measures the area of land equipped for irrigation. Compare countries and explore trends with interactive maps.

Population Distribution

2025

Explore population distribution across 266+ countries. Compare data, view interactive maps, and analyze trends over time.

Total Renewable Water Resources

2025

Total renewable water resources indicate a country's water abundance. Explore global rankings, compare nations, and view interactive maps.

Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha)

2020

Above-ground biomass in forest measures carbon storage per hectare. Explore rankings and compare data across 266+ countries with interactive maps.

Annual CO₂ Emissions Growth (abs)

2024

Annual CO₂ emissions growth measures the increase in carbon output. Compare countries, explore trends, and view interactive maps.

About Environment Data

Our environment data collection provides comprehensive, up-to-date statistics from authoritative sources worldwide. Each fact in this category is carefully compiled and regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.

The data covers 25 different facts with information from up to 195 countries and territories. All statistics are presented in interactive tables and visualizations, making it easy to compare, analyze, and understand global trends in environment.

Whether you're a researcher, student, journalist, or simply curious about the world, our environment facts provide valuable insights backed by reliable data sources including the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Bank, and other international organizations.