Democratic Republic of Congo vs India: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 44.2 µg/m³ against 41.2 µg/m³ in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 3 µg/m³.
That makes India's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th and India ranks 12th of 241 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.8 µg/m³ | 31.65 µg/m³ | 2.85 µg/m³ | India |
| 2000s | 35.2 µg/m³ | 43.22 µg/m³ | 8.02 µg/m³ | India |
| 2010s | 39.15 µg/m³ | 54.16 µg/m³ | 15.01 µg/m³ | India |
| 2020s | 36.8 µg/m³ | 48.02 µg/m³ | 11.22 µg/m³ | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Democratic Republic of Congo or India?
- India, at 44.2 µg/m³ against 41.2 µg/m³ in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Democratic Republic of Congo and India?
- 3 µg/m³, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and India?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and India rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th and India ranks 12th 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.