Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 35.89 micrograms per cubic meter against 34.75 micrograms per cubic meter in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 1.14 micrograms per cubic meter.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.
Kuwait ranks 14th and United Arab Emirates ranks 15th of 240 countries.
Kuwait has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.75 micrograms per cubic meter | 25.91 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.84 micrograms per cubic meter | Kuwait |
| 2000s | 30.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 26.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.81 micrograms per cubic meter | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 35.14 micrograms per cubic meter | 29.84 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.3 micrograms per cubic meter | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 37.55 micrograms per cubic meter | 32.51 micrograms per cubic meter | 5.04 micrograms per cubic meter | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?
- Kuwait, at 35.89 micrograms per cubic meter against 34.75 micrograms per cubic meter in United Arab Emirates as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Kuwait and United Arab Emirates?
- 1.14 micrograms per cubic meter, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and United Arab Emirates?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Kuwait and United Arab Emirates rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Kuwait ranks 14th and United Arab Emirates ranks 15th 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.