Burundi vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Burundi
40.4 µg/m³
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo
41.2 µg/m³
in 2024
Burundi rank
18th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
15th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 41.2 µg/m³ against 40.4 µg/m³ in Burundi, a difference of 0.8 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Burundi ranks 18th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 3 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.35 µg/m³ | 28.8 µg/m³ | 3.45 µg/m³ | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 36.47 µg/m³ | 35.2 µg/m³ | 1.27 µg/m³ | Burundi |
| 2010s | 40.01 µg/m³ | 39.15 µg/m³ | 0.86 µg/m³ | Burundi |
| 2020s | 37.1 µg/m³ | 36.8 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Burundi or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 41.2 µg/m³ against 40.4 µg/m³ in Burundi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 0.8 µg/m³, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Burundi ranks 18th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th 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.