Iraq vs Kuwait: Exposure to air pollution from human sources

Iraq

34.26 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2024

Kuwait

35.89 micrograms per cubic meter

in 2024

Iraq rank

17th

Kuwait rank

14th

Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time

Iraq
Kuwait

How they compare

Kuwait currently reports 35.89 micrograms per cubic meter against 34.26 micrograms per cubic meter in Iraq, a difference of 1.63 micrograms per cubic meter.

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

Iraq ranks 17th and Kuwait ranks 14th 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.