Belarus vs Russia: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Belarus
12.9 µg/m³
in 2024
Russia
12.9 µg/m³
in 2024
Belarus rank
137th
Russia rank
137th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Belarus
- Russia
How they compare
Belarus currently reports 12.9 µg/m³ against 12.9 µg/m³ in Russia, a difference of 0 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Belarus ahead.
Belarus ranks 137th and Russia ranks 137th of 241 countries.
Belarus has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belarus | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.3 µg/m³ | 16.1 µg/m³ | 3.2 µg/m³ | Belarus |
| 2000s | 18.3 µg/m³ | 15.59 µg/m³ | 2.71 µg/m³ | Belarus |
| 2010s | 15.78 µg/m³ | 12.55 µg/m³ | 3.23 µg/m³ | Belarus |
| 2020s | 12.26 µg/m³ | 11.28 µg/m³ | 0.98 µg/m³ | Belarus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Belarus or Russia?
- Belarus, at 12.9 µg/m³ against 12.9 µg/m³ in Russia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Belarus and Russia?
- 0 µg/m³, with Belarus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belarus and Russia?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Belarus and Russia rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Belarus ranks 137th and Russia ranks 137th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Exposure to outdoor air pollution. 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.