Indicators (all countries)

View all available indicators across all countries for quick and easy country comparisons.

Area under organic farming

Unit : Share of total utilised agricultural area converted or under conversion to organic farming (%) Why we measure : This shows how much farmland is managed organically, which supports biodiversity and reduces chemical use. How to read : A higher value is better because it means more sustainable farming practices.

Circular material use rate

Unit : Circular material use rate (%) Why we measure : This shows how much material is reused in the economy instead of using new resources, important for reducing waste. How to read : A higher value is better because it means more efficient and sustainable resource use.

Climate related economic losses

Unit : Climate-related economic losses (EUR per capita) Why we measure : This measures financial damages from extreme weather and climate change, highlighting economic risks. How to read : A lower value is better because it means less damage and cost from climate impacts.

Final energy consumption

Unit : Final energy consumption (%) Why we measure : This measures the total energy used by households, industries, and transport, important for climate and energy efficiency. How to read : A lower value is better if it comes from efficiency gains, as it means less pressure on resources.

Health impacts of air pollution

Unit : Premature deaths due to exposure to fine particulate matter (pm2.5) in europe (%) Why we measure : This measures health damage from polluted air, which affects both people and the environment. How to read : A lower value is better because it means fewer people are dying from air pollution.

Lulucf emissions

Unit : Greenhouse gas emissions and removals in land and forests (kt CO2e) Why we measure : This indicator tracks emissions and removals from land use and forestry, which are important for balancing carbon in nature. How to read : A lower value for emissions or a higher removal rate is better for the environment.

Renewable energy sources

Unit : Share of renewable energy in final energy consumption (%) Why we measure : This indicator shows how much of our energy comes from renewable sources like wind and solar, which reduces dependence on fossil fuels. How to read : A higher value is better for the environment because it means more clean energy is being used.

Terrestrial protected areas

Unit : Share of designated terrestrial protected areas (%) Why we measure : This shows how much land is officially protected to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. How to read : A higher value is better because more nature is safeguarded.

Total greenhouse gas emissions

Unit : Total greenhouse gas emissions (without lulucf) (%) Why we measure : This indicator measures all greenhouse gases from human activities, the main driver of climate change. How to read : A lower value is better for the environment because it means fewer emissions are released.

Waste generation

Unit : Total waste generation (%) Why we measure : This measures how much waste is created, which matters for resource use and pollution. How to read : A lower value is better because it means less waste to manage and fewer impacts on the environment.

Consumption footprint

Unit : Consumption footprint (Points per capita) Why we measure : This shows the environmental impacts of what people consume, including resources used and emissions caused. How to read : A lower value is better because it means people’s lifestyles have a smaller impact on the environment.

Eco innovation index

Unit : Eco-innovation index (Index) Why we measure : This index shows how innovative a country is in developing green technologies and solutions. How to read : A higher value is better because it reflects more progress in eco-friendly innovation.

Employment in the environmental goods and services sector

Unit : Employment in the egss as a share of total employment (%) Why we measure : This shows how many jobs are created in sectors that protect the environment or save resources, important for a green economy. How to read : A higher value is better because it means more people are working in green jobs.

Energy poverty

Unit : Share of households affected by energy poverty (%) Why we measure : This shows how many households struggle to afford adequate energy, linking social well-being with energy policy. How to read : A lower value is better because fewer households face energy poverty.

Environmental protection expenditure

Unit : Environmental protection expenditure as share of gdp (%) Why we measure : This shows how much a country spends on protecting the environment, important for tackling pollution and conserving nature. How to read : A higher value is generally better because it shows more resources are allocated to environmental protection.

Environmental taxes

Unit : Environmental taxes as a share of total tax revenues (%) Why we measure : This measures how much of a country’s tax system is based on taxing pollution and resource use, encouraging cleaner choices. How to read : A higher value can be better if it drives greener behavior and reduces environmental harm.

Fossil fuel subsidies

Unit : Fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp (%) Why we measure : This shows how much public money supports fossil fuels, which contributes to pollution and climate change. How to read : A lower value is better because it means less financial support for polluting energy.

Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income

Unit : Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income (Coefficient) Why we measure : This indicator shows how equally or unequally income is distributed among people, which matters for social fairness and sustainable development. How to read : A higher Gini value means more inequality, which is worse for social sustainability.

Gross value added of the environmental goods and services sector

Unit : Gross value added of the egss as a share of gdp (%) Why we measure : This shows the economic contribution of green industries, important for a sustainable economy. How to read : A higher value is better because it means green sectors are growing in importance.

Public expenditure on tertiary education per pupil student

Unit : Public expenditure on tertiary education (EUR) Why we measure : This tracks how much governments invest in higher education per student, which matters for knowledge and innovation in sustainability. How to read : A higher value is generally better, as more investment supports education and green skills development.