Democratic Republic of Congo vs Nepal: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Democratic Republic of Congo
41.2 µg/m³
in 2024
Nepal
40.7 µg/m³
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
15th
Nepal rank
16th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Nepal
How they compare
Democratic Republic of Congo currently reports 41.2 µg/m³ against 40.7 µg/m³ in Nepal, a difference of 0.5 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th and Nepal ranks 16th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Democratic Republic of Congo averaged higher in 1 and Nepal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.8 µg/m³ | 25.35 µg/m³ | 3.45 µg/m³ | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| 2000s | 35.2 µg/m³ | 38.62 µg/m³ | 3.42 µg/m³ | Nepal |
| 2010s | 39.15 µg/m³ | 45.52 µg/m³ | 6.37 µg/m³ | Nepal |
| 2020s | 36.8 µg/m³ | 43.76 µg/m³ | 6.96 µg/m³ | Nepal |
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 Nepal?
- Democratic Republic of Congo, at 41.2 µg/m³ against 40.7 µg/m³ in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Democratic Republic of Congo and Nepal?
- 0.5 µg/m³, with Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Nepal?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Nepal rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th and Nepal ranks 16th 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.