In 2023, Cyprus had the most pollution per person. This is from things people buy and use. A person in Cyprus used about 14.8 tonnes of pollution. This is more than the average for the EU. This number is from making things and services.
Ireland was second with 14.0 tonnes. Luxembourg was third with 12.7 tonnes. Some countries had less pollution. Portugal had the least at 6.5 tonnes. This shows big differences in the EU.
In 2023, the EU had 4.0 billion tonnes of pollution. This is from what people use. Many things the EU buys are made in other countries.
Pollution in the EU has gone down in ten years. But pollution from what people use went up in 2023. This is like the pollution in 2020. Pollution from making things is still going down.
Cyprus's high number needs study. This will help Cyprus be better for the environment.