In 2020, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was measured in Africa. The highest-ranking African country was Seychelles, as it occupied the 33rd place worldwide, followed by Tunisia (71st) and Gabon (76th). The least ranked African country was Liberia, in 180th place.
The EPI tracks 32 performance indicators across 11 environmental categories for 180 countries worldwide. It is measured based on how closely the States meet national environmental policy targets and the health of their ecosystem.
Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranking in Africa as of 2020, by country
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United Nations. (March 4, 2022). Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranking in Africa as of 2020, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1300291/epi-ranking-in-africa-by-country/
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