France vs Spain: Exposure to air pollution from human sources

France

7.84 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2024

Spain

7.63 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2024

France rank

155th

Spain rank

158th

Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time

France
Spain

How they compare

France currently reports 7.84 micrograms per cubic meter against 7.63 micrograms per cubic meter in Spain, a difference of 0.21 micrograms per cubic meter.

Across all 27 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 155th and Spain ranks 158th of 240 countries.

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About this data

Indicator: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Unit: micrograms per cubic meter
Source: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 240 places, 6,480 data points, 1998–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.