Belgium vs Guyana: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Belgium
- Guyana
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 8.52 micrograms per cubic meter against 8.38 micrograms per cubic meter in Guyana, a difference of 0.14 micrograms per cubic meter.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 147th and Guyana ranks 150th of 240 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Guyana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.63 micrograms per cubic meter | Belgium |
| 2000s | 14.53 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.09 micrograms per cubic meter | Belgium |
| 2010s | 12.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.72 micrograms per cubic meter | Belgium |
| 2020s | 8.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.44 micrograms per cubic meter | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Belgium or Guyana?
- Belgium, at 8.52 micrograms per cubic meter against 8.38 micrograms per cubic meter in Guyana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Belgium and Guyana?
- 0.14 micrograms per cubic meter, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Guyana?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Guyana rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Belgium ranks 147th and Guyana ranks 150th 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.