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Environmental Performance Index 2022

1	Denmark	77.9
2	United Kingdom	77.7
3	Finland	76.5
4	Malta	75.2
5	Sweden	72.7
6	Luxembourg	72.3
7	Slovenia	67.3
8	Austria	66.5
9	Switzerland	65.9
10	Iceland	62.8
11	Netherlands	62.6
12	France	62.5
13	Germany	62.4
14	Estonia	61.4
15	Latvia	61.1
16	Croatia	60.2
17	Australia	60.1
18	Slovakia	60.0
19	Czech Republic	59.9
20	Norway	59.3
21	Belgium	58.2
22	Cyprus	58.0
23	Italy	57.7
24	Ireland	57.4
25	Japan	57.2
26	New Zealand	56.7
27	Spain	56.6
28	Greece	56.2
28	Bahamas	56.2
30	Romania	56.0
31	Lithuania	55.9
32	Seychelles	55.6
33	Hungary	55.1
34	North Macedonia	54.3
35	Botswana	54.0
36	Barbados	53.2
36	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	53.2
38	Sao Tome and Principe	52.9
39	Antigua and Barbuda	52.4
39	United Arab Emirates	52.4
41	Bulgaria	51.9
42	Dominica	51.2
43	United States	51.1
44	Singapore	50.9
44	Namibia	50.9
46	Poland	50.6
47	Panama	50.5
48	Portugal	50.4
49	Canada	50.0
49	Belize	50.0
51	Gabon	49.7
52	Ukraine	49.6
53	Saint Lucia	49.4
54	Kiribati	49.0
55	Belarus	48.5
56	Armenia	48.3
57	Israel	48.2
58	Grenada	47.9
59	Trinidad and Tobago	47.8
60	Djibouti	47.5
60	Cuba	47.5
62	Albania	47.1
63	South Korea	46.9
63	Montenegro	46.9
65	Chile	46.7
66	Ecuador	46.5
67	Venezuela	46.4
68	Costa Rica	46.3
69	Zimbabwe	46.2
70	Suriname	45.9
71	Brunei	45.7
72	Jamaica	45.6
73	Mexico	45.5
74	Taiwan	45.3
75	Central African Republic	44.9
75	Eswatini	44.9
77	Mauritius	44.8
77	Equatorial Guinea	44.8
79	Serbia	43.9
80	Tonga	43.8
81	Afghanistan	43.6
81	Brazil	43.6
81	Jordan	43.6
84	Moldova	42.7
85	Bhutan	42.5
85	Comoros	42.5
87	Kuwait	42.4
87	Colombia	42.4
89	Dominican Republic	42.2
90	Bahrain	42.0
91	Cape Verde	41.9
92	Argentina	41.1
93	Paraguay	40.9
93	Kazakhstan	40.9
95	El Salvador	40.8
96	Tunisia	40.7
97	Malawi	40.6
98	Guinea Bissau	40.2
99	Republic of the Congo	40.1
99	Bolivia	40.1
101	Peru	39.8
102	Bosnia and Herzegovina	39.4
103	Georgia	39.1
104	Azerbaijan	38.6
105	Guyana	38.5
106	Zambia	38.4
107	Uzbekistan	38.2
108	Thailand	38.1
109	Saudi Arabia	37.9
110	Nicaragua	37.7
110	Niger	37.7
112	Russia	37.5
113	Maldives	37.4
113	Micronesia	37.4
113	Uruguay	37.4
116	South Africa	37.2
117	Tajikistan	37.1
118	Turkmenistan	37.0
119	Vanuatu	36.9
119	DR Congo	36.9
121	Honduras	36.5
122	Gambia	36.4
122	Samoa	36.4
124	Marshall Islands	36.2
125	Uganda	35.8
126	Kyrgyzstan	35.7
127	Egypt	35.5
127	Burkina Faso	35.5
129	Timor Leste	35.1
130	Malaysia	35.0
130	Solomon Islands	35.0
132	Sri Lanka	34.7
133	Iran	34.5
134	Tanzania	34.2
135	Togo	34.0
136	Senegal	33.9
137	Qatar	33.0
138	Rwanda	32.8
138	Ivory Coast	32.8
140	Sierra Leone	32.7
141	Lesotho	32.3
142	Lebanon	32.2
143	Ethiopia	31.8
144	Eritrea	31.7
144	Mozambique	31.7
146	Guinea	31.6
147	Fiji	31.3
148	Kenya	30.8
149	Oman	30.7
149	Laos	30.7
151	Angola	30.5
151	Burundi	30.5
153	Cameroon	30.2
154	Cambodia	30.1
155	Benin	29.6
155	Algeria	29.6
155	Mongolia	29.6
158	Philippines	28.9
159	Mali	28.5
160	Morocco	28.4
160	China	28.4
162	Nigeria	28.3
162	Nepal	28.3
164	Indonesia	28.2
165	Chad	28.1
165	Mauritania	28.1
167	Madagascar	28.0
167	Guatemala	28.0
169	Iraq	27.8
170	Ghana	27.7
171	Sudan	27.6
172	Turkey	26.3
173	Haiti	26.1
174	Liberia	24.9
175	Papua New Guinea	24.8
176	Pakistan	24.6
177	Bangladesh	23.1
178	Vietnam	20.1
179	Myanmar	19.4
180	India	18.9

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The Green frontiers: World's Cleanest Countries

In the face of mounting environmental concerns like deforestation, pollution, and climate change, it becomes impactful to evaluate how nations around the world are upholding their environmental responsibilities. Enter the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a method used to quantify and numerically mark the environmental performance of a nation's policies. This composite index focuses on two broad policy areas: environmental health and ecosystem vitality.

Although there is a long way to go in realizing a completely sustainable world, some nations have made noteworthy strides toward enhancing their environmental footprint. These countries, many of which are in Europe, have taken considerable steps to minimize pollution, prioritize sustainability, and forge a path to a greener, healthier world.

Key findings from the data include:

Denmark currently leads the global position in environmental performance, with a score of 77.9, making it the cleanest country in the world.
Notably, eight out of the top ten "cleanest" countries, according to the Environmental Performance Index, are in Europe. These countries have invested significantly in renewable energy infrastructure, waste management, and environmental policy.
Despite being one of the world's largest economies, the United States ranks much lower on the EPI, with a score of 51.1, which indicates considerable room for improvement.
Interestingly, many smaller nations step forward in this context. For instance, Malta and Slovenia are within the top 10 on the EPI, underscoring that smaller economies can also have a significant positive impact on the environment.
Sadly, countries like India, Myanmar, and Vietnam are at the bottom of the list, indicating severe environmental challenges that these countries need to address.

Top 10 Cleanest Countries in the World

Regarding measuring cleanliness through the Environmental Performance Index, several nations are setting commendable benchmarks. The top performers in this regard include Denmark, Malta, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Iceland, and Norway. Denmark excels with an outstanding Environmental Performance Index (EPI) of 77.9, closely followed by Malta at 75.2.

Luxembourg and the United Kingdom have also made significant strides, achieving EPI scores of 72.3 and 77.7, respectively. Finland’s dedication to environmental cleanliness is evident in its EPI of 76.5. Switzerland and Sweden achieved high marks in this area, each with an EPI of 72.7. Austria and Iceland are notable for their commitment to environmental cleanliness, reflected in scores of 66.5 and 62.8. Completing this list is Norway, which demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability with an EPI of 59.3.

Top 10 Cleanest Countries (Environmental Performance Index):