Ecological Footprint Calculator
Calculate how many Earths we would need if everyone lived like you.
Estimate your ecological footprint based on your daily habits.
Your Ecological Footprint
What is an Ecological Footprint?
It measures the amount of land and resources needed to sustain your lifestyle, expressed in global hectares (gha).
Earth’s biocapacity: ~1.6 gha per person Average footprint by country:
| Country | gha/person | Earths needed |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8.1 | 5.1 |
| Australia | 6.6 | 4.1 |
| United Kingdom | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| China | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Brazil | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| India | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| World average | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Key drivers of your footprint:
- Diet (especially meat consumption)
- Transportation (especially flying)
- Housing (energy use, size)
- Consumer goods (buying habits)
The world currently uses 1.7 Earths worth of resources per year.