Chile vs Lebanon: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Chile
- Lebanon
How they compare
Chile currently reports 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter against 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter in Lebanon, a difference of 0 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Lebanon ahead.
Chile ranks 59th and Lebanon ranks 59th of 240 countries.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.78 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.05 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.27 micrograms per cubic meter | Lebanon |
| 2000s | 17.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.35 micrograms per cubic meter | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 19.15 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.768 micrograms per cubic meter | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 19.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 19.58 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.002 micrograms per cubic meter | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Chile or Lebanon?
- Chile, at 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter against 20.1 micrograms per cubic meter in Lebanon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Chile and Lebanon?
- 0 micrograms per cubic meter, with Chile ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Lebanon?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Chile and Lebanon rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Chile ranks 59th and Lebanon ranks 59th 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.