France vs United Kingdom: Outdoor air pollution exposure
France
8.9
in 2024
United Kingdom
8.8
in 2024
France rank
180th
United Kingdom rank
182nd
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 8.9 against 8.8 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.1.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was France ahead.
France ranks 180th and United Kingdom ranks 182nd of 241 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.9 | 12.2 | 2.7 | France |
| 2000s | 13.84 | 11.58 | 2.26 | France |
| 2010s | 12.32 | 11.18 | 1.14 | France |
| 2020s | 9.36 | 9.04 | 0.32 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 8.9 against 8.8 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between France and United Kingdom?
- 0.1, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- France ranks 180th and United Kingdom ranks 182nd 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.