Jordan vs Oman: Exposure to outdoor air pollution
Jordan
32.6 µg/m³
in 2024
Oman
34.1 µg/m³
in 2024
Jordan rank
33rd
Oman rank
32nd
Exposure to outdoor air pollution over time
- Jordan
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 34.1 µg/m³ against 32.6 µg/m³ in Jordan, a difference of 1.5 µg/m³.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Jordan ranks 33rd and Oman ranks 32nd of 241 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.6 µg/m³ | 28.05 µg/m³ | 3.45 µg/m³ | Oman |
| 2000s | 29.6 µg/m³ | 33.09 µg/m³ | 3.49 µg/m³ | Oman |
| 2010s | 31.3 µg/m³ | 34.33 µg/m³ | 3.03 µg/m³ | Oman |
| 2020s | 31.94 µg/m³ | 33.66 µg/m³ | 1.72 µg/m³ | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exposure to outdoor air pollution, Jordan or Oman?
- Oman, at 34.1 µg/m³ against 32.6 µg/m³ in Jordan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in exposure to outdoor air pollution between Jordan and Oman?
- 1.5 µg/m³, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Oman?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Jordan and Oman rank globally for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Jordan ranks 33rd and Oman ranks 32nd 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.