Guyana vs Somalia: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Guyana
- Somalia
How they compare
Somalia currently reports 8.4 micrograms per cubic meter against 8.38 micrograms per cubic meter in Guyana, a difference of 0.02 micrograms per cubic meter.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Somalia has been ahead every year.
Guyana ranks 150th and Somalia ranks 149th of 240 countries.
Somalia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guyana | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.13 micrograms per cubic meter | 7.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.62 micrograms per cubic meter | Somalia |
| 2000s | 6.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.25 micrograms per cubic meter | Somalia |
| 2010s | 6.73 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.49 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.76 micrograms per cubic meter | Somalia |
| 2020s | 7.2 micrograms per cubic meter | 8.47 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.28 micrograms per cubic meter | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Guyana or Somalia?
- Somalia, at 8.4 micrograms per cubic meter against 8.38 micrograms per cubic meter in Guyana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Guyana and Somalia?
- 0.02 micrograms per cubic meter, with Somalia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guyana and Somalia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Guyana and Somalia rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Guyana ranks 150th and Somalia ranks 149th 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.