Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Estonia, Luxembourg, and Norway Top 2024 Cleanest Countries
Some countries are doing a great job of keeping things clean and protecting nature.
The EPI, made by smart people from universities and the World Economic Forum, looked at 180 countries and gave them scores based on things like air and water quality.
Estonia is the cleanest, followed by Luxembourg and others.
These countries focus on using clean energy, taking care of forests, and making sure the air and water are safe.
Countries with cleaner environments often have healthier people.
The goal is to make the whole world cleaner and more sustainable.
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) assesses the environmental friendliness of 180 nations, focusing on ecosystem preservation, combating climate change, and improving environmental health.
Estonia ranks first with a score of 75.3, excelling in air purity, ecosystem care, and climate initiatives.
Luxembourg scores high in water quality and sanitation, with over half its land under environmental protection.
Germany achieves full wastewater treatment coverage and performs well in biodiversity protection.
The UK conserves maritime areas and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by about a third over the last ten years.
- Who
- Yale University, Columbia University, and the World Economic Forum
- What
- The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks countries based on their environmental performance.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- 180 nations worldwide
- Why
- To assess the cleanliness and environmental friendliness of 180 nations.
- Source
- Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
- Countries Assessed
- 180
- EPI Objectives
- Preserving ecosystems, combating climate change, and improving environmental health
- Top Country
- Estonia
- Estonia Score
- 75.3
- Luxembourg Score
- 75.0
- Germany Score
- 74.6