Comoros vs United States: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Comoros
- United States
How they compare
Comoros currently reports 7.15 micrograms per cubic meter against 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter in United States, a difference of 0.08 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was United States ahead.
Comoros ranks 163rd and United States ranks 165th of 240 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Comoros | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 6.53 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
| 2000s | 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.92 micrograms per cubic meter | 5 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
| 2010s | 6.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.81 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.64 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
| 2020s | 6.33 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.41 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.08 micrograms per cubic meter | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Comoros or United States?
- Comoros, at 7.15 micrograms per cubic meter against 7.07 micrograms per cubic meter in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Comoros and United States?
- 0.08 micrograms per cubic meter, with Comoros ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and United States?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Comoros and United States rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Comoros ranks 163rd and United States ranks 165th 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.