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Nomad score 65/100 Compare

Environmental overview

PM2.5 (2024)
9.6 µg/m³
Renewable energy (2025)
51.2%
Sources: OWID, World Bank

Air quality

PM2.5 concentration
9.6 µg/m³
WHO guideline
5.0 µg/m³
vs WHO limit
1.9x above guideline
Assessment
Good air quality
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory via OWID. WHO annual mean guideline: 5 µg/m³.

Renewable energy

Renewable share
51.2% of electricity
Assessment
Majority renewable
Source: Ember / Energy Institute via OWID. Percentage of electricity from renewable sources.

Infrastructure

Electricity access (2024)
100.0%
Grid losses (2024)
3.8%
Safe water (2024)
100.0%
Sanitation (2024)
97.7%

Nature and air quality

Forest area (2023)
11.1%
Renewable electricity (2021)
33.1%
PM2.5 (WB) (2023)
8.6 µg/m³

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