Cape Verde vs Finland: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Cape Verde
- Finland
How they compare
Finland currently reports 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter against 4.92 micrograms per cubic meter in Cape Verde, a difference of 0.01 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Finland ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 185th and Finland ranks 184th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 1 and Finland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.1 micrograms per cubic meter | Finland |
| 2000s | 5.43 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.95 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.52 micrograms per cubic meter | Finland |
| 2010s | 4.24 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.87 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.63 micrograms per cubic meter | Finland |
| 2020s | 4.68 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.028 micrograms per cubic meter | Cape Verde |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Cape Verde or Finland?
- Finland, at 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter against 4.92 micrograms per cubic meter in Cape Verde as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Cape Verde and Finland?
- 0.01 micrograms per cubic meter, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Finland?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Cape Verde and Finland rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Cape Verde ranks 185th and Finland ranks 184th 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.