Belarus vs Latvia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Belarus
- Latvia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 11.85 micrograms per cubic meter against 11.58 micrograms per cubic meter in Belarus, a difference of 0.27 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Latvia ahead.
Belarus ranks 121st and Latvia ranks 118th of 240 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.975 micrograms per cubic meter | Latvia |
| 2000s | 17.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.633 micrograms per cubic meter | Latvia |
| 2010s | 14.38 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.817 micrograms per cubic meter | Latvia |
| 2020s | 11.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.05 micrograms per cubic meter | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Belarus or Latvia?
- Latvia, at 11.85 micrograms per cubic meter against 11.58 micrograms per cubic meter in Belarus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Belarus and Latvia?
- 0.27 micrograms per cubic meter, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Latvia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Belarus and Latvia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Belarus ranks 121st and Latvia ranks 118th 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.