Bhutan vs Peru: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Bhutan
- Peru
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 25.18 micrograms per cubic meter against 24.69 micrograms per cubic meter in Peru, a difference of 0.49 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Peru ahead.
Bhutan ranks 36th and Peru ranks 38th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 3 and Peru in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 17.76 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.4 micrograms per cubic meter | Peru |
| 2000s | 27.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.52 micrograms per cubic meter | Bhutan |
| 2010s | 29.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.97 micrograms per cubic meter | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 27.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.01 micrograms per cubic meter | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Bhutan or Peru?
- Bhutan, at 25.18 micrograms per cubic meter against 24.69 micrograms per cubic meter in Peru as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Bhutan and Peru?
- 0.49 micrograms per cubic meter, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Peru?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Bhutan and Peru rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Bhutan ranks 36th and Peru ranks 38th 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.