Democratic Republic of Congo vs Rwanda: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Rwanda
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter against 40.42 micrograms per cubic meter in Rwanda, a difference of 0.84 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 7th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.3 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.61 micrograms per cubic meter | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 34.39 micrograms per cubic meter | 36.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.83 micrograms per cubic meter | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 38.7 micrograms per cubic meter | 40.36 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.66 micrograms per cubic meter | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 36.6 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.06 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.452 micrograms per cubic meter | Rwanda |
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 Rwanda?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 41.26 micrograms per cubic meter against 40.42 micrograms per cubic meter in Rwanda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda?
- 0.84 micrograms per cubic meter, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 7th 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.