Jordan vs Laos: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Jordan
- Laos
How they compare
Laos currently reports 26.73 micrograms per cubic meter against 25.96 micrograms per cubic meter in Jordan, a difference of 0.77 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Laos ahead.
Jordan ranks 33rd and Laos ranks 32nd of 240 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 22.88 micrograms per cubic meter | 4.52 micrograms per cubic meter | Laos |
| 2000s | 20.65 micrograms per cubic meter | 24.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.64 micrograms per cubic meter | Laos |
| 2010s | 22.09 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.02 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.93 micrograms per cubic meter | Laos |
| 2020s | 24.62 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.28 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.66 micrograms per cubic meter | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Jordan or Laos?
- Laos, at 26.73 micrograms per cubic meter against 25.96 micrograms per cubic meter in Jordan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Jordan and Laos?
- 0.77 micrograms per cubic meter, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Laos?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Jordan and Laos rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Jordan ranks 33rd and Laos ranks 32nd 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.