Chad vs South Sudan: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Chad
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter against 20.51 micrograms per cubic meter in Chad, a difference of 0.38 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was South Sudan ahead.
Chad ranks 56th and South Sudan ranks 53rd of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.085 micrograms per cubic meter | Chad |
| 2000s | 19.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.27 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.21 micrograms per cubic meter | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 19.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 21.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.11 micrograms per cubic meter | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 19.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 20.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.878 micrograms per cubic meter | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Chad or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 20.89 micrograms per cubic meter against 20.51 micrograms per cubic meter in Chad as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Chad and South Sudan?
- 0.38 micrograms per cubic meter, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Sudan?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Chad and South Sudan rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Chad ranks 56th and South Sudan ranks 53rd 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.