Ireland vs Sweden: Human caused air pollution exposure
Ireland
5.64
in 2024
Sweden
5.2
in 2024
Ireland rank
179th
Sweden rank
182nd
Human caused air pollution exposure over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.64 against 5.2 in Sweden, a difference of 0.44.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Sweden ahead.
Ireland ranks 179th and Sweden ranks 182nd of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.71 | 7.7 | 0.98 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 6.48 | 6.93 | 0.45 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 5.94 | 5.84 | 0.095 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5.48 | 4.82 | 0.658 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human caused air pollution exposure, Ireland or Sweden?
- Ireland, at 5.64 against 5.2 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in human caused air pollution exposure between Ireland and Sweden?
- 0.44, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for human caused air pollution exposure?
- Ireland ranks 179th and Sweden ranks 182nd of 240 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Human caused air pollution exposure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.