Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Latin America & Caribbean: PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Latin America & Caribbean
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter against 17.35 micrograms per cubic meter in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 18.46 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 2.1 times Latin America & Caribbean's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 31st and Latin America & Caribbean ranks 34th of 200 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Latin America & Caribbean | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 27.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.82 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 37.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 14.89 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 37.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.19 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 36.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.81 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Latin America & Caribbean?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter against 17.35 micrograms per cubic meter in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2023.
- What is the difference in pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean?
- 18.46 micrograms per cubic meter, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Latin America & Caribbean rank globally for pm2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 31st and Latin America & Caribbean ranks 34th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 (GBD 2023) Air Pollution Exposure Estimates and Risk Curves 1990-2023, GBD Collaborator Network, published as PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Population-weighted exposure to ambient PM2.5 pollution is defined as the average level of exposure of a nation's population to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter, which are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing severe health damage. Exposure is calculated by weighting mean annual concentrations of PM2.5 by population in both urban and rural areas.