Belgium vs Germany: Outdoor air pollution exposure
Belgium
9.3
in 2024
Germany
9.1
in 2024
Belgium rank
174th
Germany rank
176th
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- Belgium
- Germany
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 9.3 against 9.1 in Germany, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Germany ahead.
Belgium ranks 174th and Germany ranks 176th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.7 | 15.95 | 0.25 | Germany |
| 2000s | 15.6 | 14.96 | 0.64 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 13.46 | 12.89 | 0.57 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 9.44 | 9.02 | 0.42 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, Belgium or Germany?
- Belgium, at 9.3 against 9.1 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between Belgium and Germany?
- 0.2, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- Belgium ranks 174th and Germany ranks 176th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Outdoor air pollution exposure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.