Georgia vs Zimbabwe: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Georgia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 18.9 micrograms per cubic meter against 18.32 micrograms per cubic meter in Georgia, a difference of 0.58 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Georgia ahead.
Georgia ranks 68th and Zimbabwe ranks 66th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Georgia averaged higher in 3 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.23 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.48 micrograms per cubic meter | Georgia |
| 2000s | 16.29 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.48 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.186 micrograms per cubic meter | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 17.46 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.79 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.67 micrograms per cubic meter | Georgia |
| 2020s | 17.61 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.08 micrograms per cubic meter | Georgia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Georgia or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 18.9 micrograms per cubic meter against 18.32 micrograms per cubic meter in Georgia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Georgia and Zimbabwe?
- 0.58 micrograms per cubic meter, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Zimbabwe?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Georgia and Zimbabwe rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Georgia ranks 68th and Zimbabwe ranks 66th 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.