Estonia vs Norway: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Estonia
6.7 µg/m³
in 2024
Norway
6.7 µg/m³
in 2024
Estonia rank
198th
Norway rank
198th
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Estonia
- Norway
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 6.7 µg/m³ against 6.7 µg/m³ in Norway, a difference of 0 µg/m³.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 198th and Norway ranks 198th of 241 countries.
Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.7 µg/m³ | 8.4 µg/m³ | 2.3 µg/m³ | Estonia |
| 2000s | 9.99 µg/m³ | 7.75 µg/m³ | 2.24 µg/m³ | Estonia |
| 2010s | 8.51 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ | 1.61 µg/m³ | Estonia |
| 2020s | 6.46 µg/m³ | 6.1 µg/m³ | 0.36 µg/m³ | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Estonia or Norway?
- Estonia, at 6.7 µg/m³ against 6.7 µg/m³ in Norway as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Estonia and Norway?
- 0 µg/m³, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Norway?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and Norway rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Estonia ranks 198th and Norway ranks 198th 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.