France vs Switzerland: Outdoor air pollution exposure
France
8.9
in 2024
Switzerland
9
in 2024
France rank
180th
Switzerland rank
178th
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- France
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 9 against 8.9 in France, a difference of 0.1.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Switzerland ahead.
France ranks 180th and Switzerland ranks 178th of 241 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.9 | 15.65 | 0.75 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 13.84 | 15.04 | 1.2 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 12.32 | 12.31 | 0.01 | France |
| 2020s | 9.36 | 9.12 | 0.24 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, France or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 9 against 8.9 in France as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between France and Switzerland?
- 0.1, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Switzerland?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do France and Switzerland rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- France ranks 180th and Switzerland ranks 178th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Outdoor air pollution exposure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.