China vs Mali: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
China
31.3 µg/m³
in 2024
Mali
31 µg/m³
in 2024
China rank
39th
Mali rank
42nd
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- China
- Mali
How they compare
China currently reports 31.3 µg/m³ against 31 µg/m³ in Mali, a difference of 0.3 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Mali ahead.
China ranks 39th and Mali ranks 42nd of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Mali in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mali | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.75 µg/m³ | 37.15 µg/m³ | 8.4 µg/m³ | Mali |
| 2000s | 41.75 µg/m³ | 35.52 µg/m³ | 6.23 µg/m³ | China |
| 2010s | 45.25 µg/m³ | 35.02 µg/m³ | 10.23 µg/m³ | China |
| 2020s | 31.76 µg/m³ | 30.98 µg/m³ | 0.78 µg/m³ | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, China or Mali?
- China, at 31.3 µg/m³ against 31 µg/m³ in Mali as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between China and Mali?
- 0.3 µg/m³, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mali?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do China and Mali rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- China ranks 39th and Mali ranks 42nd 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.