Congo vs Saudi Arabia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Congo
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 37.57 micrograms per cubic meter against 37.51 micrograms per cubic meter in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.06 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 240 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 28.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.07 micrograms per cubic meter | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 28.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 31.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.64 micrograms per cubic meter | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 33.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 37.72 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.08 micrograms per cubic meter | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 33.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 38.74 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.63 micrograms per cubic meter | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Congo or Saudi Arabia?
- Congo, at 37.57 micrograms per cubic meter against 37.51 micrograms per cubic meter in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Congo and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.06 micrograms per cubic meter, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Saudi Arabia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Congo and Saudi Arabia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Congo ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th 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.