Democratic Republic of Congo vs Qatar: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Qatar
How they compare
Qatar currently reports 56.44 micrograms per cubic meter against 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 15.18 micrograms per cubic meter.
That makes Qatar's figure about 1.4 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Qatar ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Qatar ranks 2nd of 240 countries.
Qatar has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Qatar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.45 micrograms per cubic meter | 10.15 micrograms per cubic meter | Qatar |
| 2000s | 34.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.1 micrograms per cubic meter | Qatar |
| 2010s | 38.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 47.96 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.26 micrograms per cubic meter | Qatar |
| 2020s | 36.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 54.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 18.31 micrograms per cubic meter | Qatar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Democratic Republic of Congo or Qatar?
- Qatar, at 56.44 micrograms per cubic meter against 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Democratic Republic of Congo and Qatar?
- 15.18 micrograms per cubic meter, with Qatar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Qatar?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Qatar rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Qatar ranks 2nd 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.