Andorra vs Mauritania: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Andorra
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 7.55 micrograms per cubic meter against 7.16 micrograms per cubic meter in Andorra, a difference of 0.39 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.1 times Andorra's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Andorra ahead.
Andorra ranks 162nd and Mauritania ranks 159th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Andorra averaged higher in 3 and Mauritania in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Andorra | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.865 micrograms per cubic meter | Andorra |
| 2000s | 9.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.89 micrograms per cubic meter | Andorra |
| 2010s | 8.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.32 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.958 micrograms per cubic meter | Andorra |
| 2020s | 7.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.066 micrograms per cubic meter | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Andorra or Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 7.55 micrograms per cubic meter against 7.16 micrograms per cubic meter in Andorra as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Andorra and Mauritania?
- 0.39 micrograms per cubic meter, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Andorra and Mauritania?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Andorra and Mauritania rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Andorra ranks 162nd and Mauritania ranks 159th of 240 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to air pollution from human sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks. This data excludes natural sources of PM2.5, such as dust and sea salt, to focus on human-caused pollution.