Guinea vs South Africa: Outdoor air pollution exposure
Guinea
23.9
in 2024
South Africa
24.4
in 2024
Guinea rank
66th
South Africa rank
64th
Outdoor air pollution exposure over time
- Guinea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24.4 against 23.9 in Guinea, a difference of 0.5.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Guinea ahead.
Guinea ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 64th of 234 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guinea averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.45 | 20.1 | 10.35 | Guinea |
| 2000s | 26.16 | 21.24 | 4.92 | Guinea |
| 2010s | 25.91 | 22.62 | 3.29 | Guinea |
| 2020s | 23.38 | 23.44 | 0.06 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outdoor air pollution exposure, Guinea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 24.4 against 23.9 in Guinea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in outdoor air pollution exposure between Guinea and South Africa?
- 0.5, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and South Africa?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Guinea and South Africa rank globally for outdoor air pollution exposure?
- Guinea ranks 66th and South Africa ranks 64th of 234 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.