Cleanliness and environmental sustainability are increasingly important issues globally. Many countries are focused on reducing pollution, improving waste management practices, access to clean water and sanitation.
The cleanliness of a country is a reflection of its commitment to environmental protection and public health. Countries that are clean tend to have a high standard of living, a healthy population, and a thriving tourism industry.
We look at metrics like access to clean drinking water and sanitation, air quality levels, waste management infrastructure to rank the world’s cleanest countries
Here are the top 10 cleanest countries in the world:
10. Germany
Germany is one of the ten countries with the best records for protecting the environment, and it is also the most technologically advanced country in the world. Germany is on the verge of a “renewable energy revolution,” and it now has eleven green projects in place to make it more environmentally conscious. Germany is also known for its high levels of biodiversity and cleanliness. Also, it did very well in the categories of wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Travelers who have been to Germany often say that the country has a rich history, a wide range of cultures, and stunning natural beauty.
9. Norway
Norway doesn’t hold back when taking care of the environment. Every part of modern life is affected by the push to care more about the environment, from the lessons taught in schools to the recycling programs and the fight across industries to keep the air, oceans, and wildlife as clean as possible. Recycling in Norway is often seen as one of the best ways to do it anywhere in the world. Norway’s EPI is currently at 77.7. It has the eighth-best air quality in the world, with a score of 97.9, and the best water and sanitation in the world, with a score of 100. Most of Norway’s electricity comes from clean, renewable sources that are good for the environment.
8. Sweden
Sweden has been at the front of efforts to protect the environment for many years. The country has been at the forefront of international efforts to protect the environment, and it was the only European country to join the Climate and Clean Air Coalition when it was first formed. It is also home to many well-known research centers for the environment. But even though they aren’t number one right now, they still plan to keep trying. Sweden still has a lot of environmental goals to reach, such as lowering the already incredibly low emissions from agriculture even more. And committing to stop using fossil fuels by the year 2045 seems possible since more than half of the country’s energy comes from renewable sources.
7. Finland
Finland is the cleanest country in the world, scoring 90.68 on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). It’s easy to see why this country is so high on the list of possible places to live. The air quality in this country is great because there isn’t much pollution in the air. It has also switched to energy sources that are good for the environment. Since Finland is so clean, there is less chance that its people will get sick from exposure to environmental dangers. But the country has to deal with the problem of logging, which has caused a lot of damage to its forest ecosystems.
6. Austria
Austria is a beautiful country with a long history and a mostly peaceful government. Austria is a great country. It has one of the cleanest countries in the world and a very high standard of living. Even though it doesn’t have the best policy on climate change, it does very well in rankings of grassland loss, acidification, drinking water, and the growth rate of black carbon. Also, Austria and Luxembourg are tied for first place regarding political stability and the lack of violence in their societies. Austria is second when it comes to managing trash, and it’s also second when it comes to managing waste. Austria has a high score in categories that measure clean agriculture because they have strict rules about how to use pesticides and how to farm.
5. France
With an EPI score of 83.95, France is another cleanest country in the world. It is Europe’s biggest country and can be found in the continent’s west. France is one of the best countries in the world regarding how clean it is and how good it is for the environment. It got a high score in all three categories—fisheries, air quality, and water sanitation. Even though France is highly industrialized, 80% of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power. Due to this, France is now the country that uses the most nuclear power.
4. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is in fourth place with an EPI score of 81.3. The United Kingdom got perfect scores for the quality of its drinking water, sanitation, and progress in reducing exposure to PM2.5. Not only does the United Kingdom get good marks for its air quality, but also its wildlife and habitat. Since the UK is an island nation with a high level of industrialization and a high population density, the local government does several important things to protect the environment. In particular, the United Kingdom has made progress in cleaning up the air, which has been a big problem in London and other big cities for a long time.
3. Switzerland
Most people agree that Switzerland has one of the best environmental records in the developed world. It is one of the best recyclers in the world. Between 66 and 96 percent of recyclable materials are recycled, and the country has many recycling and anti-littering policies. Switzerland also has a system for recycling old newspapers and cardboard that is thought to be the best in the world. Switzerland scored 99.99 for water sanitation and 99.67 for water resources. Both of these numbers are way above average. Switzerland’s water is very clean, and the country is also known for its dense forests and wide range of animals.
2. Luxembourg
Luxembourg is not the country you would expect to be on a list of the cleanest in the world, given its troubled history with oil and natural gas. In the past few years, Luxembourg has made much progress toward protecting the environment as little as possible. Even though the country’s population and GDP are growing quickly, it has an excellent EPI score of 78.5, and keeping its city and capital clean is a top priority. People there know that it’s their job to keep their city and country as clean as possible so that others can enjoy them. Also, towns and cities are kept in great shape, making it a pleasure for tourists to walk through the streets.
1. Denmark
Denmark is known to be one of the cleanest countries in the world. It has always been named one of the top three cleanest countries in the world, and most of the time, it comes in first. Anyone who has been to the Scandinavian country shouldn’t be surprised that it ranks highly. Their score of 77.99 on the Environmental Performance Index shows that the Danes do a great job of keeping the streets clean. People worldwide have a lot of respect for what the Danish government is doing to ensure their country has a bright future. They have passed several new laws and policies supporting renewable energy use, and they are doing everything they can to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Denmark is one of the most progressive countries in the world. It is also one of the best countries in several other ways.