Looking for fresh air and green getaways? These countries are leading the way in keeping it clean.
A Breath of Fresh Air
In today’s world of pollution and smog, some countries are doing an amazing job of keeping things clean and green. These places not only give their people a better life but also inspire the rest of the world. They use smart, eco-friendly practices every day—making them the perfect escape for nature lovers.
What is EPI?
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a global scorecard created by Yale and Columbia Universities along with the World Economic Forum. It ranks 180 countries based on how well they care for the environment. The score (from 1 to 100) is based on 58 things like clean air, safe water, protecting nature, and fighting climate change. Higher the score, cleaner the country!
What Makes a Country Clean?
The EPI measures three main things:
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Ecosystem Vitality: How well a country protects its forests, wildlife, and water.
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Climate Change: What steps a country is taking to reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
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Environmental Health: How safe the air, water, and waste systems are for people.
Top 15 Cleanest Countries (2024 EPI Rankings)
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🇪🇪 Estonia (EPI 75.3)
Baltic Sea views, Tallinn’s Old Town
Big drop in greenhouse gases
Shifted to wind and solar power -
🇱🇺 Luxembourg (EPI 75)
Wine valleys, medieval castles
Art in tunnels -
🇩🇪 Germany (EPI 74.6)
Car museums, Oktoberfest
Historic sites -
🇫🇮 Finland (EPI 73.7)
Northern Lights, icy lake swims
Reindeer farms -
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (EPI 72.7)
Afternoon tea, Loch Ness tales
Castles and cliffs -
🇸🇪 Sweden (EPI 70.5)
Midnight sun, ABBA museum
Canoe adventures -
🇳🇴 Norway (EPI 70)
Skiing, fjord cruises
Northern Lights -
🇦🇹 Austria (EPI 69)
Vienna opera, lakeside towns
Classical vibes -
🇨🇭 Switzerland (EPI 68)
Alps, chocolates, clean lakes
Scenic train rides -
🇩🇰 Denmark (EPI 67.9)
Canal rides, Danish townhouses
Tivoli gardens -
🇬🇷 Greece (EPI 67.4)
Blue waters, ancient ruins
Greek gyros -
🇳🇱 Netherlands (EPI 67.2)
Tulips, canals, stroopwafels
Biking heaven -
🇫🇷 France (EPI 67.1)
Vineyards, countryside, French food
Chic shopping -
🇧🇪 Belgium (EPI 66.7)
Waffles, beer, canal cruises
Charming towns -
🇲🇹 Malta (EPI 66.6)
Blue Lagoon, cliff views
Ancient cities
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