Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Lesotho: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Lesotho
How they compare
Bosnia and Herzegovina currently reports 23.23 micrograms per cubic meter against 22.55 micrograms per cubic meter in Lesotho, a difference of 0.68 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 45th and Lesotho ranks 47th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged higher in 3 and Lesotho in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.31 micrograms per cubic meter | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2000s | 27.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.07 micrograms per cubic meter | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2010s | 26.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.67 micrograms per cubic meter | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2020s | 22.34 micrograms per cubic meter | 23.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.41 micrograms per cubic meter | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Lesotho?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 23.23 micrograms per cubic meter against 22.55 micrograms per cubic meter in Lesotho as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho?
- 0.68 micrograms per cubic meter, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 45th and Lesotho ranks 47th 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.