Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sao Tome and Principe: Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 28.83 micrograms per cubic meter against 26.72 micrograms per cubic meter in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 2.11 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.1 times Sao Tome and Principe's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 43rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 51st of 226 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.55 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 29.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.3 micrograms per cubic meter | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 28.83 micrograms per cubic meter against 26.72 micrograms per cubic meter in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 2.11 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 43rd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 51st of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to outdoor air pollution in urban areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (population-weighted), by location (micrograms per cubic meter).