Climate Change in South Asia
12 indicators covering climate change for South Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 0.9% | 2025 | down 23.1% | — |
| Population, total | 1.69 billion | 2025 | up 10.1% | — |
| Urban population growth | 1.8% | 2025 | down 15.0% | — |
| Urban population | 605.70 million | 2025 | up 20.7% | — |
| Urban population | 35.8% | 2025 | up 9.7% | — |
| Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million | 16.8% | 2025 | up 17.8% | — |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 706.16 billion cubic meters | 2022 | unchanged | — |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 37.6% | 2022 | unchanged | — |
| Terrestrial protected areas | 9.2% | 2025 | up 20.4% | — |
| Terrestrial and marine protected areas | 4.6% | 2025 | up 22.1% | — |
| Marine protected areas | 0.4% | 2025 | up 72.1% | — |
| CPIA public sector management and institutions cluster average | 3.18 1=low to 6=high | 2025 | down 2.5% | — |