Bolivia vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Bolivia
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter against 40.62 micrograms per cubic meter in Bolivia, a difference of 0.64 micrograms per cubic meter.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Democratic Republic of Congo has been ahead every year.
Bolivia ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th of 240 countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.12 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.18 micrograms per cubic meter | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 26.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 34.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.89 micrograms per cubic meter | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2010s | 26.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.64 micrograms per cubic meter | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2020s | 30.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.89 micrograms per cubic meter | Democratic Republic of Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Bolivia or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter against 40.62 micrograms per cubic meter in Bolivia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Bolivia and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.64 micrograms per cubic meter, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Bolivia and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Bolivia ranks 6th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th 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.