Oman vs South Africa: Human caused air pollution exposure

Oman
21.72
in 2024
South Africa
21.6
in 2024
Oman rank
51st
South Africa rank
52nd

Human caused air pollution exposure over time

  • Oman
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Oman currently reports 21.72 against 21.6 in South Africa, a difference of 0.12.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was South Africa ahead.

Oman ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 52nd of 233 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Oman South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 15.43 18.96 3.54 South Africa
2000s 16.46 19.53 3.08 South Africa
2010s 18.79 20.24 1.45 South Africa
2020s 20 20.66 0.656 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher human caused air pollution exposure, Oman or South Africa?
Oman, at 21.72 against 21.6 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in human caused air pollution exposure between Oman and South Africa?
0.12, with Oman ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and South Africa?
27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
How do Oman and South Africa rank globally for human caused air pollution exposure?
Oman ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 52nd of 233 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Human caused air pollution exposure
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,480 data points, 1998–2024
Last refreshed