Sri Lanka vs Sudan: Exposure to air pollution from human sources
Exposure to air pollution from human sources over time
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 17.33 micrograms per cubic meter against 16.93 micrograms per cubic meter in Sudan, a difference of 0.4 micrograms per cubic meter.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Sudan ahead.
Sri Lanka ranks 77th and Sudan ranks 79th of 240 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 3 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.64 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.4 micrograms per cubic meter | 3.76 micrograms per cubic meter | Sudan |
| 2000s | 16.5 micrograms per cubic meter | 15.57 micrograms per cubic meter | 0.937 micrograms per cubic meter | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 19.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.19 micrograms per cubic meter | 2.98 micrograms per cubic meter | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 17.17 micrograms per cubic meter | 16.11 micrograms per cubic meter | 1.07 micrograms per cubic meter | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to air pollution from human sources, Sri Lanka or Sudan?
- Sri Lanka, at 17.33 micrograms per cubic meter against 16.93 micrograms per cubic meter in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to air pollution from human sources between Sri Lanka and Sudan?
- 0.4 micrograms per cubic meter, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Sudan?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Sri Lanka and Sudan rank globally for exposure to air pollution from human sources?
- Sri Lanka ranks 77th and Sudan ranks 79th 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.